There are 45 PES providers in Ohio. With minimal regulation, providers are mostly self regulated. Therefore, an employer must be careful about their selection. However, several national organizations exist to promote the professionalism of this industry. A word of caution, a provider’s membership does not guarantee that they are following the rules of membership.
- National Association of Professional Employer Organizations http://www.napeo.org/
- Employer Services Assurance Organization http://www.esacorp.org
There are additional resources to check out providers. Some organizations have additional certification programs that a PES provider for which a provider can obtain. In addition, a business owner can seek the advice of a consultant in the selection and transition to PES outsourcing.
Author: Allan Peace, Allan Peace & Associates, Inc., www.allanpeace.com
Published: 12/11/09