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PEOS IN THE COMMUNITY: PrestigePEO: GOING BEYOND BUSINESS IN THE BIG APPLE
Headquartered a stone’s throw away from the Big Apple, Melville-based PrestigePEO has made it a mission to become a difference maker on Long Island — not only from a business perspective, but also in its social and community efforts.
BY Evan Fallor
December 2024/January 2025
WRITING SIMPLOY’S NEXT CHAPTER
When Jay King told his leadership team to read Gino Wickman’s Traction he knew Wickman’s business operating philosophy would change his company. But he likely did not anticipate it would set in motion what he admits has always been his dream: seeing his son, Carson King, succeed him as CEO. In January, Carson will do …
BY Chris Chaney
December 2024/January 2025
A YEAR IN REVIEW: NAPEO’S LEGISLATIVE WINS ON HEALTHCARE
These two legislative victories in Kansas and Ohio were top priorities in the NAPEO 2024 State Government Affairs State Action Plan.
BY Hannah Walker, Esq.
December 2024/January 2025
THE 2024 ELECTION: WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOS
The recent election should have little to no impact on the PEO industry priorities before Congress. We have adopted legislative and regulatory priorities that can obtain bipartisan support.
BY Thom Stohler
December 2024/January 2025
YEAR ONE
It’s hard to believe, but when you read this, I will have completed my first full year of service to the PEO industry as NAPEO’s CEO. When everything is new – new colleagues, new office, new members, new issues – it’s hard to wrap my head around encapsulating my first year in a few hundred …
BY Casey M. Clark
December 2024/January 2025
PREDICTIONS FOR 2025
December is the perfect time to reflect and take stock of where we are as an industry, as well as where we want to go in the year ahead. We achieved a lot in 2024. A few highlights: We passed legislation in Ohio and Kansas codifying the ability for a PEO to offer large group …
BY David Feinberg
December 2024/January 2025
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DOs AND DON’Ts FOR EMPLOYERS
Performance evaluations have traditionally been the go-to tool for providing feedback to employees about their performance. Historically they have been conducted annually by the employee’s supervisor, but recent data has led to questions about their use and effectiveness following this model.
BY COLETTE LABATE, J.D., MBA, PHR
December 2024/January 2025
HOW THE RIGHT HCM TECHNOLOGY CAN ELEVATE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE AND DRIVE PEO GROWTH
PEOs that embrace HCM technology to enhance EX can move beyond transactional payroll and employer-related compliance to offer services that build deeper, more meaningful partnerships with their clients.
BY Pragya Gupta
December 2024/January 2025
USING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS KEY HR OPPORTUNITIES IN 2025 AND BEYOND
Technology-driven solutions like applicant tracking systems, workforce management platforms, and real-time reporting software offer a clear path to overcoming recruitment hurdles, optimizing operational efficiencies, and making data-driven decisions.
BY Evelina Derning
December 2024/January 2025
AI DEPLOYMENT IN BENEFITS AND INSURANCE: A ROADMAP FOR PEOS
Many firms adopt a use-case approach to demonstrate the value of AI, select tools, and build momentum within the enterprise. While this approach remains relevant, the competitive landscape now demands a strategic approach to enterprise AI deployment.
BY Frank Bianchi
December 2024/January 2025
COMPREHENSIVE CONSUMER PRIVACY LAWS: A GROWING CHALLENGE FOR PEOS
Comprehensive consumer privacy laws are rapidly expanding across the United States, significantly impacting PEOs. Currently, 19 states have enacted privacy laws, with 8 already in effect and 11 set to take effect between January 2025 and January 2026.
BY Usama Kahf, Esq.
December 2024/January 2025
HOW TECHNOLOGY IS REIMAGINING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Today, the infusion of technology in workers’ compensation is revolutionizing how PEOs serve their clients. In an industry where speed, accuracy, and a human-centered approach are important, technology keeps PEOs ahead of the competition.
BY Rajesh Gurumoorthy
December 2024/January 2025
BEYOND TRADITIONAL PEO SERVICES: DEEPENING VALUE THROUGH STRATEGIC INNOVATION
The foundational strength of PEOs lies in their ability to serve as strategic partners, not merely transactional service providers. This value proposition has become more pronounced in recent years as employers grapple with supporting their employees' personal and financial wellness.
BY Carrie Cherveny, Esq.
December 2024/January 2025
NAPEO’S 2024 WHITE PAPER
During our Annual Conference and Marketplace in September, we unveiled the findings of our latest white paper. This year’s study was conducted by noted economists Dr. Laurie Bassi and Dan McMurrer of McBassi & Company. Titled PEO Clients: Faster Growing, More Resilient Businesses with Lower Turnover Rates, the study examined how PEO clients fare compared …
BY Chris Chaney
November 2024
MEET NAPEO’S NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS
This September, six new PEO industry leaders joined NAPEO's Board of Directors. They spoke with PEO Insider to share a little about their backgrounds, why serving on the Board is important to them, and to share their advice for other members looking to get involved.
BY Chris Chaney
November 2024
PEOS IN THE COMMUNITY: ALTRES: HAWAII’S POTHOLE CREW
Through the company’s paid volunteering policy, the ALTRES ‘ohana — Hawaiian for family — has logged more than 650 volunteering hours with 75 local nonprofits over the past five years.
BY Evan Fallor
November 2024
UNDERSTANDING VEBAs: A GUIDE FOR PEOs
For PEOs, establishing a VEBA presents an excellent opportunity to increase their service offerings, improve tax efficiency, and create a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
BY Jason F. Clausen, CPA
November 2024
THE FEEDBACK LOOP: POWERFUL WHEN PURPOSEFUL
When we apply the principle of the feedback loop in the proper way, with purpose, it can be a powerful tool with limitless applications in this complex business we are in.
BY Steven Sweeney
November 2024
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
As I write this column for a PEO Insider issue related to external influences, I’m struck by the confluence of a few things: natural disasters, the US presidential election, and how we can all positively influence the lives of those around us.
BY Casey M. Clark
November 2024
FOSTERING A CULTURE OF LIFELONG LEARNING
Fostering a culture centered on continuous learning yields an array of benefits, including elevated levels of employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
BY Emily Duncan
November 2024
HOT TOPICS FOR PEOs HEADING INTO 2025
As we look ahead into 2025, there are additional issues we need to focus on to help our small business customers thrive.
BY David Feinberg
November 2024
EMPOWERING PEO SUCCESS: MAXIMIZING STRATEGIC IMPACT THROUGH EXTERNAL INFLUENCERS
Often, it’s client operational efficiencies, the “soft dollar savings”, that are never quantified in a black and white proposal, where external Influencers shine. The client trusts the external influencer more than the PEO salesperson to objectively validate and quantify investments in the PEO administration fees.
BY Mark Steiger
November 2024
AI AND TORT LIABILITY
As of this month, seventeen state insurance departments have adopted the NAIC model bulletin and four have passed laws restricting the use of AI. As an example, New York has restricted the use of any Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) unless it has been tested for bias in the hiring process.
BY Paul Hughes
November 2024
NAVIGATING POLITICAL AND REGULATORY SHIFTS IN THE PEO INDUSTRY
Political and regulatory shifts inevitably influence how we operate and advise our clients. In our role as strategic advisors, we must plan for all scenarios. Whether regulations tighten or loosen, businesses will need our guidance to implement sustainable workforce strategies that work within the regulatory framework.
BY Carrie Pilon, ESQ.
November 2024