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Professional Employer Organization (PEO): Right for Your Business?

Business Management Daily

Professional employer organizations (PEOs) offer a cost-effective solution to this problem. Besides the cost savings, working with a PEO can yield many benefits to employers. NAPEO (National Association of Professional Employer Organizations) economists Laurie Bassi and Dan McMurrer conducted research into PEOs.

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What is a PEO? The solution to making your company great!

EmployeeConnect

A Professional Employer Organization , or PEO, allows businesses to outsource their administrative needs to a third party that specializes in these duties. This can include (but is not limited to) managing human resources, taking care of payroll, overseeing workers’ compensation issues, and offering employee benefits.

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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. The internet abounds with stories of PEOs increasing rates without warning or going out of business without paying employees or payroll taxes. For more information on certified employer organizations go to www.IRS.gov.

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HR Year-End Checklist: 10 Critical Areas to Assess

Extensis

Employee records Updating and maintaining current employee records is more than just a housekeeping routine—it’s a foundational practice that supports payroll accuracy and helps your company avoid potential litigation. Payroll Closing your business’s books at the end of the year is imperative.

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HRO Meaning: Human Resource Outsourcing

HR Stacks Blog

From recruiting employees and handling payroll to ensuring compliance with labor laws, HR tasks require constant attention and expertise. Some businesses choose to outsource their entire HR department, while others only seek external help for certain tasks, such as payroll processing or recruitment.

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Be prepared to answer questions New employees, and even those who are returning for the season, will naturally have questions about your organization. Some small businesses partner with a professional employer organization (PEO) , like ExtensisHR, which has a readily available customer service team to field employee requests.

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Benefits of a PEO for Small Businesses and Startups

Take It Personel-ly

A professional employer organization (PEO) handles all the administrative services that are needed for companies to expand their presence.

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