Why Use a PEO Instead of an HR Person

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Why Use a PEO Instead of an HR Person

Are you pondering over 'Why use a PEO' instead of hiring a traditional HR person for your small to mid-sized business? You're not alone in this decision-making process. Many business owners are discovering the significant benefits of partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO). From cost savings to enhanced HR capabilities, we'll take a deep dive into why a PEO offers a more ...

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EEO-1 Reporting Instructions: A Brief Guide

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EEO-1 Reporting Instructions: A Brief Guide

An Employment Information Report (EEO-1) is essentially a survey that gets filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). Per the EEOC, the form “is a mandatory annual data collection that requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more employees meeting certain criteria, to submit demographic workforce data, including ...

» Human Resources » HR Compliance
Remote Work is Here To Stay: 5 Ways Employers Can Make It a Win

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Remote Work is Here To Stay: 5 Ways Employers Can Make It a Win

A new survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirms what most businesses already know: At levels not imagined before March 2020, remote work is here to stay. The BLS says that, of the 34% of private employers that expanded telecommuting arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, about 60% plan to keep those practices in place. The agency broke the data down further, reporting ...

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Handle with Care: Layoffs and Terminations

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Handle with Care: Layoffs and Terminations

One aspect of running a business that is never easy is when you're faced with laying off or terminating an employee. Tactfulness certainly comes into play here, as does empathy, respect and honesty. Especially when you otherwise appreciate the employee but have to let them go in light of financial reasons or because of infrastructure changes. In those cases, terminating that employee can be a ...

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Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Your Remote Workforce

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Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Your Remote Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has normalized telecommuting, putting more physical space between co-workers than ever before. Given the differences in how remote colleagues interact and the increased opportunities for miscommunication when people aren’t working in the same space, building emotional intelligence – already important for team success – should be an even-higher priority. Maintaining and ...

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Governor Laura Kelly Signs New Kansas Vaccine Exemption Law

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Governor Laura Kelly Signs New Kansas Vaccine Exemption Law

On November 23 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2001 in response to the federal vaccine mandate currently caught up in the federal Courts. HB 2001 creates law related to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements, allows for medical and religious exemptions and impacts related eligibility for unemployment benefits. Additionally, the bill provides a complaint and investigation process with the ...

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Bill Stephens, CPP

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Bill Stephens, CPP is an HRIS Payroll Analyst at Axcet HR Solutions, where he focuses on optimizing payroll systems, improving data accuracy, and enhancing the overall client and employee experience through technology. He works at the intersection of payroll, HR systems, and process improvement—helping ensure that payroll operations run efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with evolving requirements.

Bill plays a key role in analyzing, testing, and implementing system functionality within Axcet's payroll and timekeeping platforms, including PrismHR. He partners closely with payroll, IT, and client service teams to evaluate workflows, identify opportunities for automation, and streamline processes across the organization. His work helps reduce manual effort, improve reporting capabilities, and ensure consistency in how payroll systems are configured and used.

In addition, Bill supports system upgrades, manages user roles and configurations, and serves as a primary resource for troubleshooting system-related issues. He also develops training and best practices that help both internal teams and clients effectively use payroll and HR technology. His ability to translate complex system functionality into practical, user-friendly solutions makes him a valuable partner across departments.

Bill holds the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation, demonstrating his expertise in payroll processes, compliance, and system implementation. Through his writing, Bill shares insights on payroll operations, HR technology, and process improvement—helping businesses better understand and leverage the systems that support their workforce.

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