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

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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. Since an EOR is the legal employer of the workforce, they assume all the risks associated with employment.

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

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Choosing the right professional employer organization (PEO) for your company is a huge project. CPA-affirmed documentation that they remit employment taxes in a timely manner. Background reports of their individuals responsible for employment tax payments. Documentation that they have positive working capital.

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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. The fine print.

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7 Reasons To Consider a Professional Employer Organization

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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. This is time and money that would be better spent tending to the moneymaking functions of the business.

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

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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. They can also be an enormous liability for employers grappling to adhere to the myriad of laws and regulations. Employees can be the cornerstone of an enterprise.

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6 tips for employers in an employee’s market

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It’s one of the biggest challenges for company leaders for the foreseeable future: being an employer in an employee’s market. But when seemingly everyone has a narrowed focus on all things hiring and retention, it’s easy to understand why employers feel the pressure to shift their focus almost exclusively toward recruiting activities.

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Benefits of a PEO for Small Businesses and Startups

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A professional employer organization (PEO) handles all the administrative services that are needed for companies to expand their presence.