security breach
Is Outsourcing Payroll a Bad Idea?
Considering the risks, is outsourcing payroll a bad idea for my company? Is there a better alternative option?
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PEO study
PEO Clients Fared Better During First Months of COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent study showed that PEO clients received significant help from PEOs during the pandemic to help them remain in business.
Sher Shields, MBA
Nov 3, 2020
study
Study: The ROI of Using a PEO
What is the ROI of a PEO? A new study released by NAPEO shows companies that outsource HR functions to a PEO have an ROI of 27.2% in cost savings...
John Farnsworth, Chief Executive Officer
Oct 8, 2019
small group insurance
Should you stay with your small group insurance plan?
If your small business insurance plan is becoming more and more unaffordable, perhaps it's time to switch to a large group plan. Here's how.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Benefits Manager
Jul 18, 2019
human resources
Lean HR: Is it possible to run a business with a single HR person?
There are drawbacks to a lean HR team when everything is piecemealed together. For instance, when you outsource payroll to one company...
John Farnsworth, Chief Executive Officer
May 17, 2019
peo v payroll
7 Reasons You Need a PEO vs. Payroll Services
Are you choosing between a PEO v. payroll company? Consider whether your company would benefit from these seven areas to help you decide.
John Farnsworth, Chief Executive Officer
Apr 19, 2019
why outsource
What I wish I’d known about PEOs as a small business owner
Before I worked for Stratus, I owned my own business. Looking back at some of the things I got stuck doing, I now realize I could have really used a...
Lise Tyner
Dec 12, 2017
human resources
All the Reasons You Shouldn’t Work with a PEO
If working with a PEO is so great, why isn’t every small business using one? One word: reputation. Here are a few compelling arguments against them...
John Farnsworth, Chief Executive Officer
Nov 29, 2017
outsourcing hr
The Difference Between Employee Leasing and Co-Employment
What's the difference between employee leasing and co-employment? While the terms have had similar meanings, this is where they differ. (updated Feb....
John Farnsworth, Chief Executive Officer
Nov 9, 2017
