Professional Employer Organizations
Professional Employer Organizations or (PEOs) have revolutionized the delivery of employee management and human resource services to small and midsize companies across America. PEO's relieve employers of the time-consuming chores of managing employee administration and payroll, and ensuring that their firm is in compliance with the myriad of government and HR regulations.
Co-Employer Agreement
Under the terms of a co-employer agreement, the PEO acts as the employer of record, providing accounting, administration, benefits, HR and OSHA compliance, payroll, and risk management services for thousands of companies and millions of employees on a daily basis. This pooling of resources enables the Professional Employee Organization to command significant purchasing power when negotiating rates with insurance companies for health, dental, liability and workers compensation coverage.
Everyone Benefits
Every employee and family member can enjoy affordable, high caliber "Fortune 500" benefits choices that only large companies and government agencies can offer. Management and staff gain access to skilled employee benefits, human resource and risk management professionals to assist and support them. The value that Professional Employer Organizations provide small and midsize firms can be difficult to measure, but is impossible to ignore. They help a young firm succeed against more established competitors in the market for skilled and competent workers. They improve your recruitment success, assisting you in attracting candidates whose abilities, skills, and references have been verified, while enhancing your ability to retain and reward valuable staff, managers, and officers.
Finding a PEO
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), the industry trade group, estimates that approximately 700 PEOs are currently operating nationwide. The problem for most business owners is that each PEO offers a differing range of administrative services, employee benefit programs and support, at varying levels of quality and cost. Devoting the time, energy and expertise to accurately compare PEOs can be a daunting task for any employer. Internet directories such as PEO.com and peo-quote.com can help with your search, or you can seek the services consulting firms who specialize in the field of HR Outsourcing like employers-Rx.com.
