Should I Outsource HR for My Small Business? What Owners Need to Know
Wondering if you should outsource HR? Learn the real costs, risks, and benefits of HR outsourcing — and when a PEO like Stratus HR is the right move.
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What Is the Best PEO to Work With? How to Choose the Right HR Partner for Your Business
Looking for the best PEO to manage HR for your business? Learn what separates great PEOs from the rest and why Stratus HR is a top choice in the U.S.
Stratus HR Marketing Team
May 12, 2026
What Is Co-Employment? A Plain-Language Guide
Learn what co-employment means in simple terms, how it works, and why businesses use it. See responsibilities, benefits, and common misconceptions of...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Apr 7, 2026
Best HR Outsourcing Companies: Why PEOs Beat Payroll-Only and In‑House HR
Are you ready to streamline your operations, save costs, and foster growth? See which outsourcing solution is right for your business.
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Jan 28, 2026
Does a Calculator Make Me an Accountant? The Case for an HR Outsourcing Company
When you’re the outsider looking in, like I oftentimes am, you get to see the real cost of not outsourcing human resources functions.
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Mar 21, 2025
Study: PEO Clients Grow Faster and Show Greater Resilience than Non-PEO Businesses
PEOs have a positive impact on client growth, turnover, and resilience, making a clear case for why businesses benefit from outsourcing HR.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Sep 27, 2024
Outsourcing Your Business HR Function: Pros and Cons You Can't Ignore
Learn about the pros and cons of HR outsourcing to better understand the potential impact on your business, including cost efficiency and risk...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Sep 25, 2024
How to Outsource HR in 6 Steps
Explore a complete guide on how to outsource HR, from choosing the right provider to managing the transition and maintaining ongoing relationships.
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Jul 25, 2024
Problems with HR: When Employees Don’t Trust Human Resources
When more than one third of U.S. workers don’t trust their small business HR department or primary HR contact, what can you do to regain their trust?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 21, 2024
