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8 Considerations When Selecting a Professional Employer Organization

Insperity

Their commitment to customer service. This can be a good way to measure of the level of service you can expect. A PEO whose health insurance plan centers on a state-specific carrier (e.g., They can tell you whether they have access to multiple insurance carriers and networks that would accommodate that growth.

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Hiring Remote Workers in Other States: 3 Things You Need to Know

Insperity

For example, hiring home-based customer service reps in other states and time zones could help you provide longer support hours to your clients. Beyond pay, there are many other regulations governing employment in each state. These state-specific regulations may govern: Rest, meal and/or lactation breaks and days of rest.

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

Insperity

In fact, when considering lawsuits about back wages, the federal government has the authority to deem a business owner an “employer” if certain criteria are present under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). And if you think insurance can shield you from such expenses, think again.

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This is how America’s childcare crisis is killing careers

Work Life

Between them, they earned too much to qualify for government help. The dilemma is common in the United States, where high-quality childcare programs are prohibitively expensive, government assistance is limited, and daycare openings are sometimes hard to find at all. But, she says, she felt like she had no choice.

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ask the readers: what kind of work can I do that’s not in an office?

Ask a Manager

I look at my group of friends and peers: half are in strictly office work (banks, insurance, government, etc.) The answer: My skills lie mostly in customer service. I honestly miss working retail because I loved working with the customers in person rather than just over the phone.

Retail 37
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did this recruiter lie to me? and why can’t I get hired by this company?

Ask a Manager

I have been offered another position subcontracting at a government agency — but it’s temporary, very low-paying, and the necessary background check is taking weeks and weeks to complete. Two weeks ago, I interviewed for the customer service position and was not chosen. I am sick of unsuccessfully job hunting.

Retail 40
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How to Launch (and Maintain) a Successful E-Commerce Business

Success

When I read it in 2015, I was working both a full-time government job and launching a side business that would eventually eat up 80 hours of my week. Any less and you attract too many needy customers. More, and they will expect white-glove customer service. Or a service? Titles can be misleading. You need help.

Sales 115