PEO for Small Businesses: 5 Benefits to Save Time & Money

Highlights Imagine freeing yourself from routine, administrative HR tasks and having more time to focus on your business goals. For many small business owners, juggling payroll, benefits administration, and compliance can drain their time and resources. A PEO for small businesses could be the solution. By outsourcing these functions to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), entrepreneurs can regain focus on their core competencies and drive business growth. Considering a PEO for your small business? Discover the five key benefits that could transform your operations. What is a PEO? A PEO...

Highlights Does your company struggle to effectively integrate new hires? You’re not alone.  A well-defined onboarding process is crucial for setting new employees up for success, but many companies lack strong employee onboarding best practices. This can lead to confusion, frustration, and even turnover. Creating a stellar onboarding experience doesn’t have to be complicated. This HR guide will walk you through essential best practices to ensure your new hires feel welcome, informed, and excited to contribute from day one. Let’s dive in! Onboarding New Employees: Best Practices Start off by...

Highlights The penalties for not complying with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Employer Shared Responsibility provisions and other requirements are daunting. But proactive employers can take the right steps to protect themselves. Feeling lost in the maze of ACA regulations? At CertiPay, we can help you navigate these challenges. This article explores 7 key ACA compliance services your business might need. Let’s dive in! What Is ACA Compliance? The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, requires large employers – that means companies with 50 or more full-time employees...

Highlights Does it feel like you never have enough time in the day to focus on what really matters – growing your business? About 45% of small business owners spend at least one day a week or more on administrative HR issues. But what if you could hand over your most time-consuming tasks to a specialized third party? Say hello to the benefits of outsourcing payroll! Outsourcing payroll frees you from the administrative hassle of taxes, compliance, and everything in between, allowing you to dedicate your time and energy to...

Highlights: A smooth onboarding process is crucial for setting new hires up for success. It shapes their first impression of your company culture and lays the groundwork for their engagement and productivity. Unfortunately, excessive paperwork and disorganized information can create a frustrating experience for new hires. The solution? Automate employee onboarding! Read on to find out how onboarding automation can simplify and standardize the onboarding process, and how you can get started. Let’s dive in! What Is Employee Onboarding Automation? Automating employee onboarding involves using technology and digital tools to...

Highlights Even in a small business, confidently managing HR operations can be a real struggle. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can free you from the burden of time-consuming tasks and improve employee experience, while keeping your business safe and compliant with labor laws and regulations. But how to choose the right PEO for your business? This article points out some of the key questions to ask a PEO before entering a partnership, to ensure it’s a good fit for your business needs and goals. Let’s jump right in! What Is...

Highlights The secret to a thriving business? Cultivating and maintaining a positive and productive workplace. If there’s an area in Human Resources that’s responsible for this, it’s employee relations. From solving disputes amongp employees to providing opportunities for employee development and growth, employee relations encompass a company’s efforts and initiatives to keep employees happy and engaged. Keep reading for a deep dive into employee relations, including best practices and key steps for solving workplace issues. Let’s get started! What Is Employee Relations? Employee relations (ER) describes the interactions and relationships...

Highlights Every business is unique — and so are your HR processes, structure, and needs. So why would you hire fixed, one-size-fits-all HR services? When it comes to outsourcing some of your HR functions, flexibility and customization are crucial to ensure the solution truly fits your needs and scales as your business grows. This article sheds light on our approach to HR services, the HR activities we can handle for you, and some of our tailored solutions for different business sectors. Let’s dive in! CertiPay’s HR Services and Benefits HR...

Highlights Small business owners know that managing their workforce effectively is crucial — but rather time-consuming. From processing payroll and keeping up with taxes every month to staying compliant with ever-evolving labor and safety requirements, there’s just too much for a small HR team to handle. But PEOs can ease the burden. PEO stands for Professional Employer Organization. Essentially, a PEO is a dedicated partner that supports your internal team by taking over non-core HR tasks — like payroll and benefits administration — so you can focus on your business...

The past few years have been all about change — and the workplace has been no exception. Remote and hybrid work models have taken center stage, mental health has risen as a priority, and technology is reshaping processes and roles. With a new year rolling in, how can you be sure that your HR best practices keep up with these new challenges? Here’s a guide with the 8 HR best practices to start planning and navigating the year ahead. Let’s go! What Are HR Best Practices? HR best practices are...