Guidelines
for selecting a PEO or employee leasing service:
1. Make a list of the services and
employee benefits you want and need.
These might include payroll
services, workers' compensation management,
human resources assistance and benefits administration.
2.
Find PEOs that are licensed to operate in
your state and a member of NAPEO, the National
Association of Professional Employer Organizations.
There are companies who specialize in matching
you with licensed PEOs for your state, or
you can find listings in local telephone or
internet directories. Make sure to ask if
they are licensed for business in your state.
The NAPEO website is www.napeo.org. They have
listings of all members in every state. NAPEO
members share a commitment to continuing education,
professional development and the Association's
Code of Ethics.
3.
Find PEOs that are looking for your type of
business.
You need a PEO that wants your business and
will be a partner for success with you. Some
PEOs cater to only specific industries.
4.
Notify PEOs that you are in search of proposals
and quotes. Give each PEO your list of requirements,
benefits needs and workers'
compensation claims history.
Each PEO will have a slightly different set
of information they need from you, but these
should be the basics to get started.
5.
Collect quotes and proposals from PEOs.
Look at the similarities and differences between
each PEO. Do they offer everything you want
and need? Do they offer services you do not
need or use? Will they custom fit the plan
to fit your company?
6.
Obtain credit, financial and industry references
If a PEO will not give you references and
testimonials, move on. You don’t want
to work with a company that will not let you
talk to their clients. Check the PEO's credit
references to ensure that they make all payments
on time. A good PEO should be able to specify
the ways in which it helped similar companies
succeed.
7.
Analyze, evaluate and compare PEO proposals.
Make your selection.
Congratulations on making a smart choice for
your business and employees!
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