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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

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Layoffs can be temporary, and you may choose to call back laid-off employees, but an employer who uses the term “temporary layoff” makes no formal guarantee of future job availability. When employers plan to permanently reduce headcount at the time of termination (e.g., PTO payout. What is a furlough? Are you in search of a PEO?

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Choosing PEO Software For Your Business: What To Consider

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When choosing between Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for your small or midsize business, it’s critical to evaluate the type of software each company uses. Technology is a key component of every PEO’s service offering; you’ll want to make sure that what you’re getting is a good fit for your needs.

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What Are The Different Types Of PEOs To Choose From?

Genesis HR Solutions

From my perspective, as the president and CEO of a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and an HR veteran, there are two types of PEOs small and midsize business have to choose from: PEOs who lead with technology, or. PEOs can largely be divided between technology-led PEOs and relationship-led PEOs.

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6 big soft cost savings associated with HR outsourcing

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Major hard cost savings can be linked directly to utilizing an outsourced HR provider, such as a professional employer organization (PEO). First: What are hard cost HR outsourcing savings? Some HR outsourcing savings are pretty straightforward.

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Are HR Departments A Requirement For Small Businesses?

Genesis HR Solutions

We’ve written about all these organizations here, and encourage you to read more about them, especially in regard to how they compare to the professional employer organization, or PEO—our primary recommendation for companies with no HR department. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs).

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When should you hire an HR manager, if at all?

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Broadly speaking, there are three key options to choose from: hire an HR director and build an in-house team; hire a small handful of HR managers who utilize an array of HR technology tools; or outsource your HR needs to a professional employer organization (PEO). The technology option. The in-house team.

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Employee sabbaticals: Are they right for your company?

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First, paid time off (PTO) is typically given to all employees and follows a specific formula, such as two weeks’ vacation after the first year of employment. Guidance from professionals with expertise in employment laws for your state and local area can prove invaluable. Pros of employee sabbaticals.