9/15/2017 Alexandria, Virginia (September 15, 2017)—Nine member companies of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) have been named to Inc. magazine’s 2017 list of the 5,000 fastest growing business in the U.S. The companies are professional employer organizations (PEOs) which provide outsourced HR services to small and mid-sized businesses. Inc. magazine’s September issue, in addition to […]
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Connecting: Invest just 10 minutes with me
Alana Muller, Bizwomen columnist Not long ago, I visited with my buddy, Brett Daffron, Community Bank President of Commerce Bank where he oversees business banking for the North Region of Kansas City. As we waxed about the ins and outs of building professional networks, Brett shared with me a direct mail marketing campaign he and his […]
Importance of Staffing Mangagement
by Lisa McQuerrey; Updated June 27, 2018 Effective staff management simply means consistently having the right employees – and enough of them – in the right positions. Employees who are well-managed and well trained are better prepared to do their jobs and serve your customers, which can lead to better profits, happier clients and an […]
PEOS AND WORKPLACE VIOLENCE WALK-THROUGH
Mitigating Client Risks Kim Freeman, Esq. (Phone rings) PEO HR professional: “Hello, this is Peggy. How can I help you today?” Client: “This is Abe at ABC Co. There’s been a shooting here. We need your help.” That’s a call no client wants to make or PEO receive, but it is an undeniable reality that businesses face. […]
MANAGING LEAVES OF ABSENCE IN A CHANGING LEGAL LANDSCAPE
Kristin L. Bauer, Esq. and Ted N. Kazaglis, Esq. Navigating the complex laws related to ill and injured workers—primarily the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (and, with increasing frequency, state and local laws)—is an important area of risk management for employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
How PEOs Are Saving Small Businesses Time and Money
by: Frugal Entrepreneur When you’re a small business owner, you’re always busy. You’ve got to manage the daily operations of your business. You’re responsible for your employees. You need to keep current on the trends in your industry, make long-term strategic development plans, and implement tactics every day. And, this comes on top of all […]
The Top 5 Benefits of Having a Talent Management System
Posted on May 14, 2018 by Elizabeth Quirk in Best Practices, Staff Pick Talent management is the process of recruiting, training, developing and retaining staff by organizations so that they are able to reach their business goals. In general, talent management can be considered a discipline as big as the role of HR or a small bunch of initiatives aimed at people […]
How You Can Build A More Resilient Workforce
By Alan Kohll When it comes to corporate wellness, it’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on diet and exercise, but it’s important to intentionally address broader health issues. It makes sense that wellness programs often struggle with a more well-rounded view of wellness because just the word health can mean a […]
Best Practices for Interviewing
Mitchell Alverson May 5, 2018 Many factors influence what your hiring and interview process will look like, including your company type and size, your personal interviewing style and the position in question. Regardless, there are some best practices that generally apply to most interviews. Below are suggestions to help facilitate an efficient interview process. […]
New Study Shows Higher Revenue Growth and Increased Profitability For Small Businesses That Use a PEO.
Sept. 6, 2017, Orlando, FL — Annual revenue growth for small businesses that use a professional employer organization is double that of comparable non-PEO firms, and companies that use a PEO are also 16 percent more likely to report an increase in profitability, according to a new study released today by the National Association of […]