HR Stacks Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Employee Benefits Administration: Handling health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks to ensure employees receive their entitled benefits. PEOs, for instance, go beyond traditional outsourcing by acting as co-employers , meaning they share legal responsibility for employees.

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HR Stacks Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a firm that provides comprehensive HR solutions to businesses by handling payroll, employee benefits, regulatory compliance, tax administration, and other workforce management functions. Essentially, the business owner or managers continue to run the company as usual.

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Extensis

JULY 31, 2024

Quick look: SHRM recently released its annual employee benefits survey depicting what benefits remain high-priority and which are trending upward. Though the popularity of some benefits may not come as a surprise, there are a few important changes to note which brokers can help their clients get ready for.

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Employee benefits Your clients rely on you to present cost-effective benefits packages that cater to their increasingly diverse workforces —and that need will remain steadfast. Many AI programs remove names from resumes to help eliminate bias, leading to a larger qualified talent pool, and giving candidates a fairer chance.

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For healthcare professionals, the demands of managing a practice can sometimes overshadow their primary mission: delivering high-quality healthcare. A professional employer organization (PEO) can step in as a powerful ally, simplifying operations, reducing costs, and allowing medical practices to focus on what truly matters most.

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Extensis

APRIL 11, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultants : Firms or individual professionals who help businesses develop inclusive, diverse workforce policies and programs. Administrative services organization (ASO): ASOs provide similar HR management services to PEOs but without establishing a co-employment relationship.

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Extensis

MARCH 13, 2025

It was a time of uncertainty and back-and-forth changes, but what evolved was an insightful perspective of what employees benefited from most which ultimately set the tone for expectations today. Working with a PEO automatically expands a brokers service offerings by providing clients with tailored HR and benefit solutions.

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Extensis

JANUARY 4, 2023

Employee leasing is a popular option for business owners who need new workers for a set time frame and don’t want to worry about the HR administrative and regulatory tasks associated with hiring contract or temporary workers. What is co-employment?

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This is where a professional employer organization (PEO) can provide valuable assistance.

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And while this news may alarm clients who provide or hope to offer telehealth solutions, brokers can help ease the burden by leveraging a professional employer organization (PEO) partnership that provides access to reputable providers. Unfortunately, the number of fraudulent telehealth claims also rose steadily.

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Extensis

JULY 24, 2024

A total rewards program for employees includes four major components: compensation, employee benefits, well-being, recognition, and development. Compensation Compensation is the total amount paid to an employee by their employer. That’s when a professional employer organization (PEO) can help.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The speed at which the business landscape is evolving means employers must quickly adapt to remain competitive; gone are the days of researching emerging trends and bookmarking them for later. A dedicated HR Manager to help you craft policies to meet the workforce’s evolving expectations.

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Abel HR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This article aims to give you a definition and show you how your business can benefit from one. What is a PEO: Professional Employer Organization. A PEO, also known as Professional Employer Organization, is an outsourced employee management service. But what exactly is a PEO?

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Extensis

AUGUST 6, 2024

Below, explore what National Wellness Month is all about, the significance of promoting employee health and wellness, and discover how partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO) can help your business achieve these goals. What is National Wellness Month?

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Extensis

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Managing employee benefits has become more complex over the years, which is why more companies are choosing to outsource these functions. A recent survey conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) estimates one-third of companies have increased outsourcing of benefit functions in the past five years.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Employee benefit administration and analysis In today’s hyper-competitive market, employees consider their benefits a critical component of their total compensation. outsourcing some of their daily administrative burden to a professional employer organization (PEO) could provide much-needed relief.

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Extensis

JULY 16, 2024

In this blog, learn about ExtensisHR’s Employee Solution Center (ESC) and discover the benefits of having a responsive and knowledgeable support system that understands your unique needs and helps you easily navigate complex HR issues. Feeling overwhelmed by the number of professional employer organizations (PEOs) on the market?

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Extensis

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Quick look: This year, continuing inflation challenges and the demand for personalized employee benefits packages made headlines. Likewise, our five most-read broker blogs in 2023 also reflected these trends. At the same time, there is a continued prioritization of tailored employee benefits packages.

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Your clients depend on you—and will continue to do so The business landscape constantly transforms, but one thing remains steady: small- and medium-sized employers will continue to turn to their brokers to help them differentiate themselves in the market. Talent acquisition Hiring remains a top priority for employers.

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

However, the goal is to strengthen the healthcare system and benefit patients in the long run. As a professional employer organization (PEO) broker, preparing clients for these fluctuations year to year is essential. In the short term, these investments will likely drive higher medical costs.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quick look: 2023 is coming to a close, a time when many HR professionals review the year’s key trends and what aspects of them may remain relevant in 2024. Additionally, evolving employment laws and regulations continued to make headlines, as did the ongoing need for businesses to turn to trusted HR outsourcing partners.

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Extensis

JULY 11, 2024

For many employers and their employees, the time for open enrollment comes and goes in the blink of an eye. 37% of employees wish they had more time to make the right choice , and 60% of those who regretted last year’s benefit choices said it was due to a lack of information and understanding.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Proper research and securing affordable, reliable access to highly sought-after benefits is key. And open enrollment is the perfect time for business leaders to focus on how they plan to build a competitive employee benefits package. The right benefits matter. 3 ways to build a competitive employee benefits package.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Attracting and retaining employees continued to be a focus, tailored benefits became increasingly important, and several relevant legislative updates occurred. Here we review our top five most-read broker blogs this year, which reflect these trends and will continue to help brokers guide their clients in the new year.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A professional employer organization (PEO) , like ExtensisHR, can help. ExtensisHR’s dedicated employee benefits experts are seasoned in benefits administration and management. Explore ExtensisHR’s employee benefits solutions now, or contact our experts to get started today.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Because when job satisfaction is low, retention rates usually follow, and Gallup reports the cost of replacing an employee can equal as much as one-half to two times the employee’s salary. In addition to benefit planning, ExtensisHR offers in-depth HR and risk and compliance services.

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HR Stacks Blog

MARCH 30, 2025

An Administrative Services Organization (ASO) is a specialized third-party provider that helps businesses manage essential HR functions without assuming any employer responsibilities. Ideal For Small to mid-sized businesses looking for HR expertise without giving up employer authority.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Quick look: While the HR and benefits experts at ExtensisHR can’t predict the future, they can foresee the top expected employee benefits trends in 2023. ExtensisHR’s SVP of People and Culture, David Pearson , weighed in on the top expected employee benefits trends of 2023, outlined below. Family-focused benefits.

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Extensis

JUNE 21, 2022

Quick look: Effectively communicating employee benefits is essential during open enrollment season but can also make a positive business impact for clients year-round. One-third of workers say benefits are as important to them as salary, yet nearly double that don’t feel they can turn to their employers with benefit-related questions.

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Extensis

AUGUST 9, 2022

Quick Look: Adapting to trends while also focusing on what employees really want is essential to maintaining low turnover and an engaged work environment. SHRM has recently published its 2022 Employee Benefits Survey which shows the trends worth paying attention to as employers prepare for the upcoming benefits renewal season.

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Extensis

MARCH 9, 2023

A new Forbes Advisor survey findings reveal 40% of employers say workers leave their job to find a role with better employee benefits. As a professional employer organization (PEO) broker, providing benefit guidance as part of a larger recruiting and retention strategy is invaluable.

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Extensis

APRIL 4, 2024

From hiring new talent to upskilling tenured staff, HR professionals wear many mission-critical hats. McKinsey : A “multinational strategy and management consulting firm that offers professional services to corporations, governments, and other organizations.” Note: HRO partnerships do not involve a co-employment relationship.

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Extensis

AUGUST 13, 2024

Let’s explore the benefits of 1:1s, tips for managers to achieve collaborative success, and how partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO) can help organizations with lean human resource (HR) teams access tools and resources to facilitate effective 1:1 meetings. What is a one-on-one meeting?

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Extensis

JULY 13, 2023

Quick look: The 2023 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey highlights the shift brokers are experiencing in how clients are prioritizing employee benefits. Therefore, rather than viewing the future of employee benefits as an “out with old, in with the new” situation, it’s better to welcome a co-mingling of the two.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Other companies offload their payroll responsibilities to a payroll service provider or a professional employer organization (PEO). But with both business types capable of processing payroll, what makes them different, and how do you know which is the best fit for your organization?

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Extensis

APRIL 20, 2022

The employee doesn’t pay tax on those funds and the employer receives a payroll tax exclusion. Brokers can work with their clients’ CPA firms, other financial advisors, and the HR experts at a professional employer organization (PEO) to ensure the business receives the full tax advantage available under this program.

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HR Stacks Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are an important part of modern business to streamline and scale operations. PEOs can effectively manage HR functions including payroll, benefits administration, HR management, and compliance. Benefits are constrained by the company’s own purchasing power and resources.

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