Frequently Asked Questions

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) partners with your business as a co-employer to manage critical HR functions including payroll, benefits administration, workers' compensation, HR compliance, and risk management. This allows you to focus on growing your business while experts handle the complex administrative tasks.

With a PEO, your employees remain your team, and you still run your business. The PEO simply becomes the administrative employer for HR, payroll, and compliance purposes, giving you access to stronger infrastructure and support.

Co-employment does not mean giving up control. Instead:

• You manage: Day-to-day work, hiring, culture, operations, and all business decisions
• The PEO handles: Payroll tax filings, benefits administration, HR compliance, and risk management

This structure helps businesses reduce liability, streamline HR processes, and scale without adding internal HR overhead.

PEOs are ideal for companies that are:

• Growing quickly
• Expanding into multiple states
• Lacking internal HR resources
• Needing better benefits for recruiting and retention
• Struggling with compliance or payroll complexity
• Considering leaving their current PEO

• Lower HR and payroll administrative burden
• Better benefit options at competitive rates
• Reduced compliance risk
• Improved hiring and employee retention
• Scalability without extra HR headcount
• Predictable costs and structured support

Absolutely nothing. Our consulting services are 100% free to employers. We receive compensation from the PEOs when you choose to partner with them, so there's never any cost to you for our expertise and guidance.

Most clients receive their personalized PEO shortlist within 48 hours of completing our intake form. From there, you're typically in active contract discussions within 1-2 weeks, with final implementation taking 2-4 weeks depending on your business complexity.

We work with a wide network of reputable PEO providers nationwide. Our recommendations are based solely on your business needs, not vendor relationships. We maintain independence to ensure you get truly objective advice.

We serve businesses of all sizes, from startups with just a few employees to established companies with hundreds of team members. Our extensive PEO network means we can find the right fit regardless of your company size.

We'll ask about your:

• Current headcount and employee locations
• Industry and business type
• Current HR challenges and pain points
• Benefits and payroll needs
• Growth plans and timeline
• Budget considerations

The initial questionnaire takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Yes! We stay with you after you make your choice. PEO transitions can be complex, so we guide you through onboarding, technology setup, payroll integration, benefits enrollment, and workers' comp transitions. Our goal is a smooth, clear, low-stress go-live experience.

We evaluate PEOs based on multiple criteria including:

• Industry specialization and expertise
• Geographic coverage and multi-state capabilities
• Technology platforms and integration options
• Benefits packages and carrier relationships
• Pricing structures and total cost models
• Customer satisfaction ratings and reviews
• Service quality and support responsiveness

Yes. Our industry insights and negotiation expertise help clients reduce PEO costs by up to 40% compared to going direct. We analyze each quote, challenge inconsistencies, verify details, and negotiate pricing to secure the best possible rates and value for your business.

We can help! Many businesses reach out to us when they're considering leaving their current PEO due to poor service, high costs, or changing needs. We'll evaluate your current arrangement, identify better alternatives, and manage the entire transition process to ensure minimal disruption.

We typically present 3-5 vetted PEO options that are the best fit for your specific needs. This gives you enough choice without overwhelming you with too many options. Each recommendation includes detailed comparisons of pricing, services, technology, and our expert analysis.

We continue supporting you through contract finalization, implementation planning, and onboarding. We'll help coordinate the transition timeline, ensure all documentation is completed correctly, and be available to answer questions as you get started with your new PEO partner.

PEOs typically offer access to better benefits at more competitive rates than most small to mid-sized businesses can negotiate on their own. We'll help you compare your current benefits package with what PEOs can offer, ensuring you maintain or improve your benefits while potentially reducing costs.

PEOs specialize in navigating multi-state regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements. They handle state-specific payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and ensure your business stays compliant with varying state employment laws — a major advantage for growing companies.

PEOs offer various HRIS platforms for payroll processing, benefits administration, time tracking, onboarding, and reporting. As part of our service, we evaluate each PEO's technology for ease of use, mobile accessibility, integration capabilities, and employee experience to ensure it meets your needs.

Reputable PEOs invest heavily in data security, including encryption, secure data centers, regular security audits, and compliance with privacy regulations. We only work with established PEOs that maintain strong security protocols and are transparent about their data protection practices.