In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, from customer service chatbots to predictive analytics in hiring, it’s tempting for small business owners to wonder: Can AI replace my Internal HR Support? While AI offers remarkable efficiencies, the short answer is no, and it shouldn’t. For small businesses, especially those rooted in […]
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Employee turnover is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a major financial burden for businesses. According to Indeed, replacing an employee can cost one-half to two times their annual salary, depending on factors like experience level and industry. These costs stem from multiple factors, including: Recruiting and Hiring Costs: Expenses related to job advertising, recruitment efforts, […]
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Does running your small business feel like juggling while walking a tightrope? You’re constantly balancing growth initiatives, daily operations, and administrative responsibilities without a safety net. As a business owner, managing human resources tasks can become particularly challenging, consuming valuable time you could spend on strategic planning and business development. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) offer […]
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With another benefits renewal season around the corner, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face familiar challenges: skyrocketing healthcare costs, limited negotiating power, and the pressure to offer competitive benefits packages that attract and retain top talent. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) like Ethan Allen HR Services offer a powerful solution to these struggles. PEO partnerships create […]
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Are you dreading the upcoming benefit renewal season? If you’re like most small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) owners, the annual process of reviewing, selecting, and implementing employee benefits feels like playing a high-stakes game of Jenga with your company’s benefit structure. Every year, SMBs face a plethora of challenges during renewal time: Sifting through an overwhelming array […]
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Suggesting a big shift in your business operations to your team is often about as welcome as a skunk at a garden party. At first, that pungent aroma might make your team wrinkle their noses and back away. People cling to their familiar routines like a security blanket, resisting anything that disrupts “the way we’ve […]
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Human resources play a critical but often overlooked role in an organization’s success. From recruiting and hiring to payroll and employee benefits, human resources impact every one of your employees. HR management is also one of the most time-consuming tasks for a business—especially small businesses like yours. That’s why making sure your HR is done […]
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There’s no doubt that starting, managing, and growing a small business is a huge challenge. Most small business owners began with a passion for delivering an exceptional product or service to their customers, and it is this motivation that drives their success. However, as a business continues to grow, so do the administrative and human […]
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Too many small businesses settle for high HR administrative costs as the “cost of doing business.” But it’s possible to escape the status quo—and save tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars—by using an alternative solution to outsmart and outmaneuver your competition. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help small businesses outsource administrative tasks like payroll, […]
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If you’re a business owner who shudders at the thought of outsourcing HR functions, you’re not alone. The idea of relinquishing control might make you feel uneasy, like you’re handing over the keys to your kingdom. But here’s a surprising twist: partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) doesn’t mean giving up the reins. In […]
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