Why Partner with a PEO?

A partner professional employer organization or PEO allows businesses to outsource crucial functions of their business operations and HR such as talent acquisition, payroll, and benefits. According to the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), a PEO can help businesses grow 9% faster and reduce the chances of shutting down by 50%. Here are four key benefits a PEO can offer.

Cost-Effectiveness

In a competitive market, employers are always looking for ways to provide additional benefits to their employees without a significant spike in costs. However, it is often not cost-effective, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). A PEO service provider can make it possible without putting any pressure on the bottom line of a business. Organizations, with the help of a PEO, can easily offer benefits such as retirement plans and healthcare options compared with the ones that administer such programs in-house.

Better Compliance

It is nearly impossible for any organization to know all laws, be it federal or state.  This is why partnering with a PEO makes sense as it helps organizations comply with the laws related to taxes, wage, benefits, and insurance, and reduces the risks associated with non-compliance. From something as basic as employee handbooks to intricate aspects of health insurance claims, a PEO can help you with compliance guidelines necessary to run your business.

Access to HR Technology Solutions

Organizations these days tend to invest in cutting-edge HR technology and Information System or HRIS. However, they may not have enough technical acumen, budget or other resources to go ahead. A PEO can provide advanced HR technology solutions that are usually inaccessible or unknown to many organizations. These solutions can include system capabilities and payroll analytics to streamline the HR work procedure.

Improved Business Focus

Another major benefit of a PEO is that it frees up vital organizational resources to focus on the core business objectives and growth plan. For example, HR functions often spread out across other departments within companies, and thus veer off the track. PEOs let organizations and employees gain flexibility and have more focus on essential business activities.