We’ve talked about background checks before here at Employer Solutions Plus, specifically “The Importance of Background Checks When Hiring at Law Firms” and “The Importance of Background Checks Within the Healthcare Industry.” A professional background check will uncover a lot about your applicant. There are certain areas that will stick out like sore thumbs: past […]
The New Year is quickly approaching and if you’re a business owner you may not have gotten all of your ducks lined up in time for January 1. Were there things you wanted to do or change in 2014 that have fallen through the cracks and won’t be ready in time? There are lots of […]
Shopping for a PEO? If so, you’ve got a lot of things to compare and the situation may feel as if you’re comparing apples to oranges. Different pricing structures, different services, different benefits … So much to look at and consider! One of the biggest mistakes that business owners make when shopping for a PEO […]
As you probably know, PEOs offer the following benefits: relief from the growing burden of employment administration, improved employment practices, improved workplace compliance, HR assistance, payroll services, risk management, comprehensive employee benefits packages, and so much more! When it comes to benefits particularly, many companies “win” through the co-employment relationship. By pooling together employees from […]
Many PEOs provide workers compensation insurance through the co-employment relationship, which takes some liability off your plate as a business owner. Because liability is shared, it should be in the PEO’s best interest to limit injuries, increase workplace safety and simultaneously lower your workers compensation rates. A great PEO will work with you in three […]
Have you ever worked at a large company? On your first day you probably received a large stack of important company information, documents, policies and more – maybe even in the form of an employee handbook. Employee handbooks are usually provided by employers and contain employment and job-related information that employees need to know such […]
Did you know that the PEO industry is rapidly growing? According to NAPEO, in just one year (2010) the industry grew by $10 billion – shaping an industry that has $80+ billion in gross revenues each year and still has room to grow! If you’re unfamiliar with the PEO business model you may be wondering […]
It’s no secret that the hospitality industry experiences high turnover. Restaurants don’t often keep waiters or waitresses on staff for long periods of time (in comparison to other industries), because fact of the matter is that for many employees it’s just a part time job, a transitional period of their life, or a way to […]
Just like every industry and all types of businesses, sometimes PEOs experience buy-outs or mergers. If your PEO was just sold or is under new management, you’re probably wondering “where does this leave me?” In most instances, the transition (if properly planned for and managed) from one PEO to another will be painless. However, this […]
If you’re on the hunt for a service provider to manage the administration of payroll, human resources, benefits and workers compensation you’ve likely stumbled upon two options: a PEO and an ASO. At first glance, they appear to have the same business model – so what’s the difference? PEO: A relationship with a Professional Employer […]