Engage PEO

🤝 PEOs: Transforming HR for Businesses 🤝 In this BenefitsPRO article, Engage PEO CEO Jay Starkman presents today’s PEO to insurance brokers and SMB advisors who want to help their clients take their businesses to the next level. 🔍 Evolution of the PEO Industry PEOs have evolved into shared employment models, which has fostered greater trust and transparency. 8 key factors drove industry growth, including rising HR complexities, ACA impact, and technology advancements. 📈 PEO Impact on SMBs “Brokers know their clients often lack the resources and expertise of larger corporations. While the complexities of HR can be overwhelming for SMBs, PEOs address this challenge by offering a bundled package of HR services.” – Jay Starkman PEOs streamline HR with payroll, benefits, workplace compliance, and risk management services. PEOs mitigate legal and financial risks, allowing SMBs to focus on core business activities. 🤝 Building Trust with Advisors Advisors and PEOs now collaborate, offering complementary solutions to SMBs. Advisors benefit from a new revenue stream and reduced HR burdens for clients. 👏 Future Collaborations Data-driven insights and tech integration are bringing enhanced services and efficiencies for SMBs. Joint marketing efforts will amplify awareness of the combined advisor and PEO value proposition. The PEO industry's evolution and partnership with advisors are heralding a period of increased #growth and #efficiency for small and medium sized businesses. Will you take part in it? What has been your experience with PEOs? [access article with free registration] https://lnkd.in/eJGpCriw

🌟We celebrate our fellow Engagers for supporting our clients, and each other! Shout out to Melissa Pierson, CIC, AIC, Dana M. and Kris Schobert, PHR, SHRM-CP for coming together and participating in a recent breast cancer walk in Tampa. 💖Special kudos to Melissa’s Aunt Ellen –a 44-year breast cancer survivor– for joining them! 🌸💪 🏃♀️ #TeamSpirit #BreastCancerAwareness #Inspiration

🔍 When Companies are Concerned About Workplace Safety and Compliance, who do They Turn to? As workplace safety and risk management grow in importance, many companies turn to PEOs like Engage to simplify compliance, save time and money, and foster a safer environment with: ✅Tailored Risk Management Strategies and Compliance Guidance 🛡️ Expert Workers’ Comp Claims Management and Mitigation 📚 Comprehensive Safety Training and Programs 🤝 Remember, when you introduce clients to the power of a PEO, you’re not only delivering comprehensive HR compliance you’re delivering a lot more! 👉 This blog posts shares more insights:  https://lnkd.in/egU2-bpS 🤝🌐Contact us! https://lnkd.in/e4HkeBn5 #RiskManagement #SafetyCompliance #WorkersCompensation #HR

⭐ICYMI: Engage PEO was once again among the top 100 Private Companies in South Florida honored by the South Florida Business Journal.⭐   👏 Congratulations to all the honorees - and our fellow Engagers!   #PEO #Growth #InsuranceBrokers   See the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/em9-vfrT

🗳️ Election Day is Just One Week Away—Is Your Workplace Ready? 🗳️ Many employees are eager to share their views, but did you know that the First Amendment doesn’t apply within private workplaces? Employers have several choices—from encouraging respectful discussions to setting clear limits. Our latest blog post from Engage’s Katie Lonze, with Mariko Paul and Christopher Sheekey, explores key approaches to managing political speech, maintaining compliance, and fostering a respectful work environment. Help your business or clients stay compliant and keep workplace culture positive during this sensitive season. 👉 Read our blog for insights: https://lnkd.in/eRp2fBxZ #EngagePEO #HRCompliance #ElectionDay #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceCulture #HRoutsourcing

Congratulations to our CEO, Jay Starkman, on being named one of the 500 most influential business leaders by Florida Trend Media Company – 5 years in a row! 🎉 Jay founded Engage in 2011 as a PEO focused on the client experience, empowering our clients to “Expect More.” All of us at Engage are committed to that now more than ever! Under his leadership, Engage has become known as #THE hyper-growth company in the PEO industry. As Jay says – “And we’re just getting started!” 🚀 Hat’s off to the full list of honorees: https://lnkd.in/efqhrUy [access with free registration] #Florida500 #Leadership #PEOExcellence #BrightFuture

If you’re advising small businesses, it’s time to talk about leave policies—an essential for employee retention and morale. Small and mid-sized businesses often struggle with offering leave policies, especially when they have fewer than 50 employees and aren’t required to provide Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections. But this can impact employee retention and morale, as workers increasingly value work-life balance. Michelle Smith Cotto, assistant general counsel and HR consultant, outlines some cost-effective ways to support employees, including: ➡️ Schedule adjustments or shared PTO banks ➡️ Transparent communication about how leave affects the business ➡️ Fairness and a culture of support and openness for leave requests Insurance brokers: Make sure your clients know their options! With Engage PEO, clients receive 1:1 HR consulting and guidance from licensed attorneys—you won't find this value elsewhere. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e5buA7ch

🌟 We’re excited to announce that NAPEO - The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations has appointed Steve Scott, Engage's president and chief operating officer, to its Board of Directors. 🎉 Steve will add his expertise to NAPEO's strategic direction based on his decades of experience. 📈 At Engage, Steve is responsible for all of the transactional processes as well as business process improvement, which have been instrumental to the company’s high levels of client experience and service quality and have contributed to the company’s growth. 💬 “The PEO industry is constantly growing and evolving, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to NAPEO’s continued success. I look forward to working alongside my fellow board members to further strengthen our industry and position it for the future.” – Steve Scott 🌱 Grow with us. 🤝 Partner with us.  Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/erNS_quk

🚨 Open Enrollment: Your Role in Retaining Top Talent 🚨 As an insurance broker or referral partner, your expertise is crucial. With employee benefits more critical than ever, businesses need to be strategic in offering competitive packages that not only attract but retain high-quality employees. 🔑 Key Steps for a Smooth Open Enrollment • Benefits Audit: Review plans for improvements or cost reductions. • Employee Feedback: Tailoring your benefits to employees’ needs can be a game-changer for retention. • Budgeting: Renewal surprises can put pressure on resources. 💡 What Employees Value • Comprehensive health plans (HMOs, PPOs, HSAs) • Mental health and wellness support • Financial wellness like 401(k) matches and student loan assistance • Work-life balance perks, such as PTO, remote work, and family care support "Some benefit plan administrators such as PEOs offer rate locks for 13, 14 or even 15 months. When you deliver value in the form of predictability and cost containment, you reinforce your reputation,” says Denise Stefan, in Professional Insurance Agents Magazine. Deliver better options: Partner with us.

🛑 Politics at work? Open dialogue can drive innovation, but employers must ensure discussions stay respectful and within the law. Key steps include: • Building a culture of consent for political conversations • Maintaining civility and avoiding harassment • Applying policies consistently Shireen Meshkati, assistant general counsel and HR consultant at Engage PEO points out that some states, like California, Colorado, Connecticut and Illinois, prohibit employers from disciplining employees for expressing their political affiliations—but disruptions to productivity or job performance can still be managed. Balancing free expression with respect is crucial for a thriving workplace. #HRBestPractices #RespectInTheWorkplace #PoliticalDiscourse #Civility Read the SHRM article: https://lnkd.in/eiifgVmD