Here’s how a PEO can strengthen your talent strategy.
Running a small business comes with a long list of challenges, but finding and keeping great employees often ranks at the top. Larger companies seem to have an edge with bigger HR teams and more generous benefits packages, leaving many small businesses wondering how they can possibly compete.
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But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for second-best talent. All you need is the right partner.
By partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), small and mid-sized employers can access the tools, employee benefits, and HR expertise they need to attract top performers and keep them engaged for the long run.
And the results speak for themselves. According to the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), businesses that work with a PEO experience 12% lower employee turnover rates and have twice the growth rates of those companies that don’t.
Businesses that work with a PEO experience 12% lower turnover rates and twice the growth of companies that don’t.
Hiring Tools That Help You Recruit Faster
Finding the right person can take time, resources, and expertise that many small businesses simply don’t have. Your staff is probably handling the search after hours, squeezing resume reviews and job postings into already busy schedules.
A PEO can simplify the process by providing access to professional recruiting tools, technology, and HR experts who can help you streamline the hiring process and find better candidates faster.
Support often includes: Optimized job descriptions that attract the right talent, applicant tracking systems (ATS) that simplify candidate management, competitive salary benchmarking, background checks and drug screening services, and compliance guidance for pay transparency laws and multi-state hiring regulations.
Instead of spending hours sorting through resumes, you gain the advantage of a smarter, more strategic hiring process. These tools help employers move faster and make more informed hiring decisions.
Competitive Benefits That Attract Strong Candidates
In today’s job market, salary is only part of the equation. Benefits often make the difference when candidates are deciding where to work. Studies show that employers have experienced increased turnover this year, with workers leaving for better pay and benefits elsewhere. That means what you offer beyond a paycheck matters more than ever.
A PEO helps level the playing field by giving small businesses access to enterprise-level benefits that would otherwise be out of reach.
How? PEOs pool together thousands of employees across multiple businesses to create significant buying power. This allows small businesses to offer high-quality, competitive benefits and sought-after perks at more affordable rates. These benefits not only attract new hires but also keep your current team happy, engaged, and motivated to stay.
Retention Tools That Keep Your Best Employees Engaged
Finding star employees is only half the challenge. Keeping them engaged is just as important and often even more costly if you don’t. Replacing an employee can cost nearly 20% of their annual salary. This includes recruiting, onboarding, and lost productivity. A PEO can help reduce turnover by providing the systems and support that keep employees satisfied and invested in their work.
Businesses that work with a PEO report higher satisfaction and engagement; employees are more likely to stay than look for a new job.
According to a NAPEO study, businesses that work with a PEO report higher satisfaction and engagement; employees are more likely to stay than look for a new job.
Structured Onboarding. First impressions matter. According to SHRM, employees who experience strong onboarding are 58% more likely to stay for at least three years. A PEO streamlines the onboarding process, helping new hires feel supported from day one.
Learning and Development Opportunities. Top employees want opportunities to grow. PEOs often provide access to learning management systems that offer training, certifications, leadership development, and skill-building opportunities. When employees see a future with your business, they’re far more likely to stay.
Engagement and Performance Tools. Pulse surveys, performance management systems, and employee recognition programs help companies stay connected to their teams, identify issues early, and celebrate high performers before they begin looking elsewhere.
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Reliable Payroll. Few things damage trust faster than payroll errors. PEOs ensure an accurate payroll and tax withholding, creating a reliable foundation that employees depend on every pay period.
Mental Health and Wellness Support. Employee well-being is now a key part of retention. In fact, PEO clients are 56% more likely to offer mental health resources that help employees manage stress and personal challenges.
Recent data from the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and related studies highlight even more significant advantages when it comes to well-being:
🔹Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): PEO clients are 127% more likely to offer an EAP than businesses that do not use a PEO.🔹Behavioral Health Programs: Businesses partnering with a PEO are 57% more likely to offer dedicated behavioral health programs.
🔹Support Groups: PEO clients are 138% more likely to provide employee support groups to help manage stress and prevent burnout.
🔹Retirement Plans: Beyond mental health, 52% of small PEO clients (10-49 employees) offer retirement plans, compared to just 23% of similar non-PEO businesses.
HR Expertise When You Need It
Employment laws, compliance requirements, and benefits planning continue to grow more complex each year. For many small businesses, navigating these changes alone can be a lot to handle.
One of the biggest advantages of working with a PEO is access to a team of HR professionals who understand the ever-changing landscape of employment laws and compliance regulations.
A PEO can also help uncover underlying issues that may be causing employee disengagement and develop strategies to strengthen productivity and retention.
Instead of navigating these challenges alone, you gain experienced guidance every step of the way.
Build a Stronger Workplace with the Right Partner
Great businesses are built by great people. When you have the right employees in place and the support systems to keep them engaged, your entire workplace becomes stronger.
The companies that consistently attract the best employees tend to offer four things: competitive benefits, opportunities to grow, a supportive culture, and reliable HR systems.
A PEO helps small businesses put all of these pieces in place. With the right benefits, better hiring tools, and experienced HR support, you can compete for top talent and create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated.
Do you need help strengthening your talent strategy? If so, a PEO, like Propel HR, can help. Just give us a call at (800) 446-6567. For more information, visit propelhr.com.
About Propel HR. Propel HR is an IRS-certified PEO and a leading provider of human resources and payroll solutions for 30 years. Propel partners with small to mid-sized businesses to manage payroll, employee benefits, compliance and risks, and other HR functions in a way that maximizes efficiency and reduces costs. For more information, visit propelhr.com
