Couple those issues with the fact that some of the providers of solutions for businesses aren’t even available to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) because of their size, even though they remain the backbone of our economy. We started Dinsmore/Steele because of no outlets to shop and compare providers of payroll, hr, and insurances - the very basic functions within and company, specifically for small to medium-size businesses.
Consider that most companies use either ADP, PayChex, or do payroll in-house; use insurance brokers for employee benefits and workers’ compensation, and lastly either hire someone or give HR to someone in the office to handle. People do this not because it’s easy, but because they know no other way or option - leaving them to waste their time and their resources.
Because of the competition we spoke about earlier, every business in existence must find ways to attract, manage and retain its employees. Our experience working with SMB has given us direct insight into how companies overcome these challenges and streamline the entire administration of it all. Here are two ways sophisticated companies are winning the battle of it all:
The first one is HRO Human Resource Outsourcing. HRO combines your payroll, insurances, and HR administration into one provider. This eliminates inefficiency in multiple vendors and provides discounted rates by bundling - therefore saving you time, money and adding value.
The second one is through a PEO Professional Employer Organization, which involves co-employment of your employees for taxation and medical benefits purposes. PEOs pool employees together from SMBs and uses that buying power to offer their clients reduced rates on all insurances, access to Fortune 100 benefit plans, and HR infrastructure tied together through payroll.
Both solutions manage and administer your employee benefit plans, workers’ compensation policies and offer you access to an HRMS Human Resource Management System. There are substantial benefits to both solutions, but it’s important you know the difference and fully understands the choices you are making for your company. We suggest using an intermediary like Dinsmore/Steele to shop, compare, and find the right solution for you.
Regardless of how or what you buy, comparing your options and knowing what’s available is the key to making the right decision.