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HR Outsourcing Trends and Statistics SMBs Should Know

Extensis

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultants : Firms or individual professionals who help businesses develop inclusive, diverse workforce policies and programs. A company’s employees remain on its FEIN number and the employer assumes all associated risk. And the PEO industry is booming.

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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. A human resource outsourcing company also handles HR-related issues for a client but does not share employment-related liabilities with the employer.

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Guardian’s 11th Annual Workplace Benefits Study: An Overview of PEO Trends

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Quick look: Partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO) has been an increasingly popular business strategy over the past decade. Reports show the number of employers using PEOs has grown nearly 40% since 2008, and Guardian’s 11 th Annual Workplace Benefits Study shares insights into why.

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Are Rising Healthcare Costs SMB’s Biggest Recruiting Obstacle?

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Since employees expect these as part of a complete compensation package, leaders must find a balance and are turning to PEO brokers for guidance. Healthcare costs continue to rise, causing a rippling concern among employees and employers alike. The first step is turning to industry experts for ways to move forward.

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Which Type of HR Outsourcing Company is Right for You?

Insperity

PEO (professional employer organization) and HRO (human resource outsourcer) companies remove the need for internal human resources, allowing managers more time to conduct business. An HRO provider also handles employment-related issues for a client but does not share accountability with the employer.

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Key Compliance Changes in 2024: What Brokers Need to Know

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Here’s a look at key compliance updates for 2024, and how a professional employer organization (PEO) partner can help brokers and their clients confidently move forward. As benefit trends and employee demands continue to shape the industry, so do changes required by law.

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How a PEO Protects Government Contractors from Regulatory Compliance Risks

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This goal is why we work to meet the certification standards of compliance-driven organizations. For instance, ExtensisHR has been an official Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) since 2017. This prestigious designation is only awarded by the IRS to PEOs whose business practices align with the U.S.