Why is it important to have a “rated carrier” for your workers’ comp coverage? When does it make a difference? Common questions and answers How does a carrier get rated anyway? In most cases it is done by evaluation by an independent company. In almost all cases in the United States today this company is [...]
Can a PEO help solve problems related to bad employees? Can things go wrong for an employer? Of course. What can an employer do to ease the pain When Things Go Wrong? Proper preparation can prevent problems. Having a professional partner can help solve problems.
As if Obamacare isn’t bad enough, now small employers have to worry about the complex issue of rising unemployment insurance and tax rates. Formerly a rather simple calculation, things have happened in several states that make things complicated. Just what an employer needs, another thing to worry about. It is a justified headache to worry [...]
Why would anyone expect to find all their payroll, workers’ comp insurance and HR answers from one PEO? Would you buy a suit that didn’t fit? So why expect one PEO to do it all? Many business owners are frustrated that they can’t find the right payroll, workers’ comp or PEO solution that matches their [...]
While there are many advantages to having a PEO manage your workforce, many times it is troubles with Workers’ Compensation Insurance that brings the client to a PEO. Is it better to be with a PEO? To have a professional partner to assist you with risk management? We of course, have a bias, but here [...]
People ask us when they need a PEO, or even why? Hard question to answer with anything other than “Maybe you don’t!” Our staff can spend a lot of time telling you why you should have a PEO, and you can probably find some of that on other parts of this site. For fun though, [...]
Georgia is a friendly state towards PEOs, so there is rarely a problem finding a match for your specific needs here. Georgia is a “loss-cost” state, where the workers’ comp carriers can set their own rates by showing their own claims history. The rates must be approved, but still, it is possible to be competitive [...]
Shown here with strategic partner Jason Irving of Urban Recruiters Staffing, PEO Pros CEO John Will Tenney has written an article for Google Knols discussing the history of PEOs and how they differ from Staffing Companies. “We get asked this question all the time.” Tenney tells us, “It’s not a simple answer. I expect this [...]
Some of our partner PEOs are offering a new service to their client employees. This new service, called the Online Degree Navigator, allows people to search a variety of online degree offerings from one website. We expect this program to become very popular with our partner PEOs, especially with the focus on advancing education. With [...]
We sat down with one of our newest clients, Tony McGee, owner of HNM Enterprises. Tony is a former NFL player. He was a tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals for several years, as well as 3 years with the Dallas Cowboys. “Our business is freight forwarding, logistics, warehouse operations, and FF&E.” Tony tells us. [...]
