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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. 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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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?

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Future-ready HR: The versatility of full-service PEO partnerships

Insperity

Let’s explore all the services that a full-service PEO partner can perform for your organization and why your business may want to consider this option for the most comprehensive, cost-efficient and time-efficient HR outsourcing. Working with a single-source provider makes the renewal process much more efficient.

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Workers’ compensation for remote employees: a guide

Insperity

In general, to have a compensable claim that is accepted by your company’s workers’ compensation carrier, the employee has to be in the course and scope of their job and the accident has to arise out of their job-related activities. It’s important to understand that employee injuries at home may be covered by workers’ compensation.

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How to lower employee stress about health insurance

Insperity

If someone doesn’t have a strong grasp of how a particular health insurance plan works, they may not even be sure what they signed up for when a health matter comes up. During your new-hire orientation , don’t rush through the discussion about health insurance or, worse, just briefly mention it as part of a larger benefits package.

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Myths, Pros, & Cons Of Working With A PEO

Genesis HR Solutions

There’s a lot of information—and misinformation—about professional employment organizations (PEOs) floating around online. This is one of the classics—it consistently shows up on professional employer organization pro/con lists. Debunking The Myths Of Working With A PEO.

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PEO vs. HRO: Which Is Better?

Genesis HR Solutions

What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? According to the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations ( NAPEO ), “A professional employer organization (PEO) provides comprehensive HR solutions for small and mid-size businesses. Your company needs a PEO.