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The Difference Between Employer of Record (EOR) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

HR Lineup

One of the biggest challenges is managing the employer-employee relationship, and this is where Employer of Record (EOR) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services come in. Employee Benefits Another significant difference between EOR and PEO is the way employee benefits are handled.

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Wondering how to choose a professional employer organization (PEO)? Ask 7 questions

Insperity

Choosing the right professional employer organization (PEO) for your company is a huge project. So, before selecting a PEO, it can make a difference to find out: is this a certified professional employer organization? The IRS does not endorse any particular certified professional employer organization.

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8 Considerations When Selecting a Professional Employer Organization

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As employment laws, tax laws and health care reform continue to change at a rapid pace, it can be difficult for business owners to keep up. If you are weighing the option of outsourcing human resource (HR) duties through a co-employment relationship, here are eight important things to consider when selecting a PEO: 1.

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

This list of benefits (and their definitions) can help; compare the 16 types we’ve listed here to what you currently have available, and see if you’re offering things prospective employees are really looking for. 16+ types of employee benefits you should consider. Contribution strategies for employers.

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What is a PEO and what does it have to do with insurance?

PeopleKeep

Many companies often turn to professional employer organizations (PEOs) to handle various HR functions , such as employee benefits and insurance. This allows small organizations to focus on their core business operations while outsourcing certain administrative tasks to experts in the field.

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7 Reasons To Consider a Professional Employer Organization

Insperity

In order to better allocate time and resources, many small businesses are choosing to turn over employee-related tasks to a professional employer organization (PEO). Providing professional HR advice. Offering comprehensive and affordable employee benefits.

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Do You Need a Human Resource Outsourcer or a Professional Employer Organization?

Insperity

Amid the many acronyms business owners encounter – FMLA, FICA, HIPAA and COBRA to name a few – two are designed to ease the burden of HR responsibilities for employers. A human resource outsourcing company also handles HR-related issues for a client but does not share employment-related liabilities with the employer.