Finding all the paperwork in your business a hassle? Struggling to keep up with the mountain of management associated with employing people that isn’t directly related to the work they’re doing for you? Then you might want to consider a professional employer organization (PEO). A PEO essentially takes over the HR functions of a business leaving the business owner free to focus their efforts on their business.
What Does a PEO Do?
PEOs typically tackle all the standard HR and employee related tasks associated with running a business. You can often pick and choose from a menu of services; outsourcing the stuff you don’t want to deal with and holding on to things you do. A typical range of services should include:
- Generic HR management for the business
- Administering employee benefit programs
- Setting up and monitoring safety programs (OSHA)
- Training and development of staff
- Recruitment of staff
- Government compliance as