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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. In an EOR relationship, the EOR is responsible for administering employee benefits , such as health insurance and retirement plans.

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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. For small business owners, there are several benefits to choosing a CPEO over a non-certified PEO, including: CPEOs are solely liable for the payment of federal employment taxes on wages it pays to worksite employees.

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How to lower employee stress about health insurance

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Health insurance is often the biggest-ticket item in any company’s benefits package, and the cost of health insurance rises on average each year , historically. Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees.

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4 Health Insurance Options For Small Business Owners

Genesis HR Solutions

As one of the most expensive aspects of running a small business, health insurance is top of mind for many employers. What is the best way to provide insurance? Should you provide insurance at all? Why Health Insurance For Small Businesses Matters. Small Group Insurance Plans.

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Co-Employment: How Can It Help Your Business?

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Co-employment is a contract and sharing of employer responsibilities between a PEO and its client, an employer. Co-employment is not joint employment. Co-employment sits at the heart of the relationship between professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their clients.

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

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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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8 Considerations When Selecting a Professional Employer Organization

Insperity

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. Does the PEO have a demonstrated history of adherence to the industry’s professional performance practices, including responsible financial management of its business?