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🤝 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

💼 Is your client's hiring process ready for Maryland's new pay transparency mandate? The rules of recruitment are changing in Maryland. Here's what you need to know: ➡️ As of October 1, employers must include wage ranges, benefits, and other compensation in all job postings. ➡️ This law applies to positions performed in part or entirely in Maryland, even if the posting is managed by a third party. ➡️ If no posting exists, the wage range must be shared before any compensation discussions. ➡️ Employers must keep records for 3 years and cannot retaliate against candidates or employees exercising their rights under the law. 📢 Now is the time for employers to review their hiring processes and ensure compliance. Ask us how we can help your clients align their workplaces with federal and state regulations. #HRCompliance #MarylandLaw #SmallBusiness #SMB

Ever wondered how to use Open Enrollment to retain and attract top talent? With 72% of U.S. employees preferring to stay with their current employers, now is the time to leverage open enrollment as a strategic tool for employee retention. 🌟 Opportunity for Insurance Brokers: show clients how they can leverage your expertise to compare plans, negotiate rates, and identify cost-saving opportunities that align with their specific needs and employee demographics. 💡 Here are 4 ways to optimize open enrollment from @Denise Stefan, President of Engage Insurance: • Start Early and Communicate Clearly: use multiple channels to ensure everyone is informed. • Offer Educational Resources: many employees struggle to understand complex benefits plans. • Leverage Technology: user-friendly enrollment platforms make it easier for employees to compare plans, select their benefits, and submit enrollments electronically. • Provide Ongoing Support: offer access to HR personnel and plan administrators who can answer questions and address employee concerns. Read her article https://lnkd.in/eyu9wDqA in BenefitsPRO [free access with registration]

Unlocking Growth for Your Clients with Engage PEO! As an #insurance #broker, are you looking to deliver unparalleled value to your small and mid-sized business clients? Engage PEO's unique HR service delivery model sets us apart—our clients benefit from direct access to HR consultants who are also licensed attorneys. A recent study by NAPEO - The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations shows that businesses partnering with a PEO experience a growth rate more than twice as high as their peers, with 12% lower employee turnover. By outsourcing HR functions to Engage PEO, your clients can focus on their core mission while ensuring compliance and strengthening employee satisfaction. Let’s empower your clients to thrive! Discover the value of an Engage PEO partnership. #EngagePEO #BusinessGrowth #InsuranceBrokers #EmployeeRetention #HROutsourcing

🤝 Partnering with a PEO helps brokers deliver better workers’ compensation programs for small and mid-sized businesses. As Julie Cirillo, Chief Risk Officer at Engage PEO explains in this article, PEOs leverage their large buying power, handle the complexities  of claims administration, and bring highly expert safety and loss control teams to SMBs. Insurance brokers: contact us to provide competitive rates, free up clients from an administrative burden, and help them prevent workplace injuries and reduce claims. #WorkersComp #RiskManagement #PEO #SmallBusiness #InsuranceBrokers  

Employment verifications can make or break your HR practices. Tyler Yamnik, JD, SHRM-CP, Staff Attorney and HR Consultant at Engage PEO explains how to do them right every time. 🛡️ Get consent. ✋ Stick to job title and dates. 🚫💰 Double-check all details to prevent errors. Respond promptly and professionally. Document everything. 📝 Verify the verifier to avoid scams or unauthorized requests. 🕵️♂️ Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gAZBt_UM #HRCompliance #EmploymentVerification #HRBestPractices 

💡 Insurance Brokers: Is your client's healthcare strategy optimized for renewal season? Are they expecting you to help? 💡 Businesses are balancing cost control with offering great benefits to their employees. You’re in the best position to guide your clients to smarter choices. By connecting clients with a PEO, you can help them: • Access better rates through a PEO’s collective buying power 💰 • Leverage data-driven insights for smarter benefits choices 📊 • Offer flexible, scalable solutions as their needs grow 📈 • Avoid the complexities of compliance and benefits administration 📋 Help your clients unlock better value! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/ebQap9_R #InsuranceBrokers #PEO #HealthcareRenewal #EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsStrategy #BrokerSuccess #ClientSolutions Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America NABIP National Association of Professional Insurance Agents

💡 Could you accidentally resign without knowing it? Many employees don’t read handbooks, leading to unintentional resignations, says Stefanie Camfield, associate general counsel and director of HR services at #EngagePEO. 📝 “At-will” employment means either side can terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason, unless unlawful. 🚨 Slack messages can be used in court—be mindful of what you share! Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e6q29V72 [subscription required] #HRCompliance #EmployeeRights #EmploymentLaw #AtWillEmployment #Slack #WorkplacePolicies

💼 Working through lunch could land a company in legal trouble. As Janice DiRose, assistant general counsel and HR consultant at Engage PEO explains: "If you're sitting at your desk and you're looking at your email and occasionally answering, you are working, … and in the US, that means you need to get paid." Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, mealtimes are only considered breaks if workers are not engaged in the duties of their jobs. So, if they work during lunch, they're owed overtime. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/esKiRMmh   [subscription required]    #PEO #HRcompliance #SMB

📣 Election season is here! Are political debates in the workplace okay, or prohibited? If your workplace policies are not ready to handle political discussions and protests, here are some guidelines. • Review and revise conduct policies. • Apply rules consistently—avoid favoritism. • Stay informed about state and federal laws on political activity. Learn more from Shireen Meshkati, Assistant General Counsel and HR Consultant at Engage PEO on how to keep it civil and compliant! 📑 https://lnkd.in/gZ3-h4PX #HRCompliance #ElectionSeason #PoliticalDiscussions #HRPolicies