Selecting a PEO: What to Look For

Jason Wood
Jason Wood

When it comes to selecting a PEO, there are a few key things to look for. The first is experience – you want a company that has a proven track record of helping businesses like yours grow and succeed. You also want a PEO that has a strong compliance record – after all, you need to know that your employees are in good hands. Finally, it’s important to find a PEO that has a good reputation and is well-loved by its clients. By doing your research and asking the right questions, you can be sure to find the perfect PEO for your business.

1. What is a PEO and what are its benefits for businesses of all sizes?
2. How do you go about selecting the right PEO for your organization's needs and budget?
3. What should you look for when evaluating potential providers, and what questions should you ask them during the selection process?
4. Once you've made a decision, how can you be sure that the PEO is meeting your expectations and providing value for your money?
5. What are some common pitfalls to avoid when working with a PEO, and how can you prevent them from happening in your case?
6. In short, what are the key things to keep in mind when choosing a PEO for your company or organization?

1.  A PEO, or Professional Employer Organization, is a co-employment relationship in which the PEO provides comprehensive HR outsourcing services to its clients. Benefits for businesses of all sizes include cost savings on employee benefits, payroll, and workers' compensation; access to a larger pool of qualified candidates; and reduced liability exposure.

2. There are a number of factors to consider when selecting a PEO, including size and scope of services offered, pricing, reputation, and experience. The best way to find the right provider is to solicit bids from multiple providers and then compare their proposals side by side.

3.  When evaluating potential PEOs, there are a number of things to keep in mind, including the size and scope of services offered, pricing, reputation, and experience. Additionally, it's important to ask questions about the provider's customer service and support infrastructure, as well as its policies and procedures for handling employee data.

4.  Once you've selected a PEO, it's important to monitor the relationship closely to ensure that the provider is meeting your expectations and providing value for your money. Common pitfalls to avoid include failing to communicate expectations clearly, not monitoring the relationship closely, and not having a plan in place for dealing with problems that arise.

5.  The key things to keep in mind when choosing a PEO are size and scope of services offered, pricing, reputation, and experience. Additionally, it's important to ask questions about the provider's customer service and support infrastructure, as well as its policies and procedures for handling employee data.

6.  In short, the key things to keep in mind when choosing a PEO are size and scope of services offered, pricing, reputation, and experience. Additionally, it's important to ask questions about the provider's customer service and support infrastructure, as well as its policies and procedures for handling employee data. Monitor the relationship closely to ensure that the PEO is meeting your expectations and providing value for your money.

Selecting a PEO can be a daunting task, but it's important to take the time to do your research and ask the right questions. By considering the size and scope of services offered, pricing, reputation, and experience of potential providers, you'll be able to find the best PEO for your organization's needs. It's also important to monitor the relationship closely to ensure that you're getting good value for your money. Avoid common pitfalls by communicating expectations clearly, monitoring the relationship closely, and having a plan in place for dealing with problems that may arise. In short, these are the key things to keep in mind when selecting a PEO for your company or organization.

29Bison is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm focused solely on human capital. We work with clients to navigate the strategic human capital issues including the professional employer organization (PEO) marketplace. We provide vendor agnostic, in-depth evaluations of PEOs and Request for Proposal (RFP) development and management services. We also assess the PEO's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 29Bison is dedicated to helping our clients determine whether a PEO is the right solution and navigate the selection process.

If you think a PEO may be right for your organization, please send us a note or give us a ring (215.337.3111) - we’d be glad to help!

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