PEO vs. HRO Services: What’s the Difference?
When business owners choose what services to outsource, they often opt for human resources because it saves money and time in areas that typically aren’t core to the business.
View Article6 Ways a PEO Benefits Business Owners and Their Employees
When businesses partner with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), they gain the benefits of comprehensive HR resources to manage and mitigate risk, lower rates on workers’ compensation...
View ArticleHow PEO Group Health Insurance Helps Retain Employees
PEOs Allow Business Owners to Offer Comprehensive Employee Benefits at Affordable RatesIn a job market with low unemployment, labor trends show business owners making competitive and comprehensive...
View Article4 Advantages of PEO Companies for Small Employers
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) companies are advantageous for businesses of all sizes, from those that have only one employee to those that have hundreds. Small employers realize cost savings...
View ArticleFlorida PEO Trends in 2018
Florida Professional Employer Organization (PEO) companies comprise about 14% of the industry, with close to 50 PEOs across the state. Florida, along with Texas, has the most PEOs in the nation. PEOs...
View ArticleQuiz: Is it Time to Partner with a Professional Employer Organization?
Responsibilities can mount for owners of growing businesses and, in areas like human resources, many of those responsibilities don’t align with core business functions. It can be difficult to keep up...
View ArticleHow PEO and Staffing Services Pair to Solve Business Challenges
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and staffing companies both support employers with specialized services to relieve administrative burdens, solve business challenges and enhance success. They...
View ArticleVoluntary Benefits Now Considered Essential
Many employers offer voluntary benefits to supplement their core benefit plans. Supplemental insurance plans appeal to the changing and diverse workforce that has come to expect a comprehensive...
View ArticleOSHA Proposes Change to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering eliminating the requirement to report some injury and illness data electronically. For the past few years, an OSHA recordkeeping...
View ArticleWhat Employers and Employees Should Know About 2019 Tax Withholding Changes
A revised Form W-4 for 2019 is on the way and it’s just the latest tax withholding change for employees. Earlier this year, IRS officials updated their withholding tables and issued a new Form W-4 for...
View ArticleHow to Recognize and Prevent Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Claims
Whether it’s a fake injury or a crooked doctor, workers’ compensation claimant fraud and medical fraud are significant contributors to the nation’s annual $30 billion insurance fraud problem – and...
View ArticlePEO Employment Growth Soars Above Rest of U.S. Economy
According to a recent study, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are experiencing employment growth 14 times higher than the growth rate in the overall U.S. economy. For example, the total...
View Article2018 Holiday Hiring Guidance for Employers
‘Tis the season for holiday hiring. As retailers prepare for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, many have already staffed up this season, and others have virtual “now hiring” signs in the windows....
View ArticleThe Benefits of HR Outsourcing: Help Managing Employee Leaves of Absence
The labor and employment legal landscape has changed drastically over the past decade, and employers are encountering more compliance issues than ever. Beyond federal regulations, state and local rules...
View Article3 Ways PEO Services Help Employers Ensure Compliance With Wage and Hour Laws
Wage and hour laws are intended to protect workers in the private sector and federal, state and local governments against certain unfair pay practices. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), passed in...
View Article3 Ways HR Services Companies Help Keep Employees Safe
Managing the health and safety of employees requires consistent attention, which can sometimes be overwhelming for employers. Without adequate training, inspections, preventative policies and culture...
View ArticleHR Compliance: Employer Obligations on Election Day
Know the Voting Leave Laws in Your StateElection Day is just a few days away and predictions indicate high voter turnout on November 6. Employers should prepare for an increase in the number of...
View ArticleHR Compliance: 3 Wage and Hour Topics on Federal Agenda
The federal government recently issued its fall Unified Regulatory Agenda, and there are several wage and hour topics on the list. For employers who’ve struggled with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...
View ArticleHow an HR Services Company Helps Keep Employees Safe During the Holidays
Tis the season for holiday shopping and extra deliveries. Whether a business has a physical storefront or operates online, employers should be prepared to protect their employees from being hurt on the...
View Article4 Ways HR Services Companies Keep Employers in Compliance with Federal and...
The employers of small and mid-sized businesses often struggle with running the business and handling the demands of employees. After all, most business owners don’t go into business to become...
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