What is a PEO?

woman with laptopIf you’re a small business, you may be wondering what a PEO actually is, and what it can do for your business. Don’t worry. We’re here to tell you all about what a professional employer organization is and how we as a consultant can be of benefit to you.

A PEO is human resource management company The Medical Link analysis and reviews co-employment models. This means that The Medical Link offers a free service to assist you in selecting a human resource management, payroll services, and benefits management that fits with your company.

Think about it a bit like a property manager. If you own a property that you want to rent, you would hire a property manager. They would get paid a percentage of the rent and take care of a variety of services for you. A PEO allows you to run your business without having to worry about HR compliance or payroll management for just a small percentage fee as payment. This relationship also means that there is shared risk and responsibility. The Medical Link is experienced in helping you make the right choice for your company.

The government requires many different types of compliance and forms in order to legally have employees. This can get very complicated and if something is not managed correctly, there can be major consequences. Working with a PEO allows you to operate your business without becoming an expert in government compliance. We help you select the right PEO to share the risk and make sure that rules are followed accordingly and the proper paperwork is filled out.
Lastly, a PEO provides a wide variety of options in terms of benefits management. By having multiple clients, a PEO is able to offer the kinds of insurance policies and benefits that one could normally only access if you were a much larger company. Benefits are an important incentive to bring in the best qualified staff and retain them. Let The Medical Link in New York City help you with your small to medium business human resource management needs.