http://s44050.gridserver.com/index.php/site/index/ en rod@diekema.com Copyright 2009 2009-06-22T20:17:00-05:00 PeoBloghttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/3aY-kD3hIxA/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/the-early-bird-gets-the-room-not-the-worm-peo-blog/#When:20:17:00Z I just noticed that NAPEO just posted the information for their annual convention… NAPEO’s annual convention is the premier event for the PEO industry.  This years event is going to be held in Miami at “The Miami Foutainebleau” what a great facility for this years event. I will follow-up with more blogs covering some of the details, but here’s why I’m throwing it out there today.... This is the premier event for the PEO Industry, if you are in the PEO Industry, a Vendor, or just want to learn more about PEO’s… this is the event to attend.  Here’s the TIP>>>>>> BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW!  Register for the conference NOW! The rooms go fast, and you’ll want to stay at the host hotel… especially with as nice as the Miami Fontainebleau is… Here’s the link to the conference at NAPEO’s site… do yourself a favor and register today… NAPEO’s Professional Employer & Marketplace 2009 Or you can try the direct link http://www.napeo.org/PEM09/index.cfm 2009-06-22T20:17:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/the-early-bird-gets-the-room-not-the-worm-peo-blog/#When:20:17:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/PGFwQdVwT4A/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/napeos-salesquest-june-25-26-peo-blog/#When:12:37:00Z NAPEO is holding their annual SalesQuest Event next week in Las Vegas, June 25th & 26th, 2009.  I’m not sure who is going, I’ve attended the event the past serveral years SalesQuest Events, but haven’t been able to find anyone interested in going to this years SalesQuest.  It seems like this event never changes, and if you’ve attented it before you typically get the same content from the previous years event.  Hopefully someone can email me with what they found most interesting topic at this years SalesQuest, if they do, I’ll post it in one of the blogs.  Simply email your thoughts to .  For more information on NAPEO’s SalesQuest, visit their website at http://www.napeo.org/meetings/salesquest2009.cfm 2009-06-19T12:37:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/napeos-salesquest-june-25-26-peo-blog/#When:12:37:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/Ha6iscdqLMk/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/blogging-is-back-peo-blog/#When:17:36:00Z Blogging is back… wow… I took a bit of a sabbatical from blogging… but now I’m back and will be providing regular content on the site. I’ve spent the past few months dealing with some SEO issues, really confusing, but I have learnt a lot through the process and will share some of what I have learnt on the blog site over the next few weeks. Well, you will find the blog content to be new and original.  My friend Rhea Drysdale from Outspoken Media has taught me a bit about blogging and SEO, enough to be dangerous, feel free to email me questions, but if you are looking for a professional, check out Rhea’s website at www.outspokenmedia.com 2009-06-17T17:36:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/blogging-is-back-peo-blog/#When:17:36:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/zw-BItpLwZM/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/michaeline-a-doyle-award-for-leadership-peo-blog/#When:06:09:00Z Arthur L. Geiger, president and CEO of Montana-based Avitus Group, was recognized by the National Association of Professional Employer Organization’s Michaeline A. Doyle award for his leadership and business practices in the growing $63 billion PEO (professional employer organization) industry. Geiger is one of only thirteen recipients to have ever received the industry’s top honor, which was presented during the Organizations’ annual conference in Alexandria, VA in October. Doyle was one of the pioneers of the 24-year-old industry. 2008-11-16T06:09:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/michaeline-a-doyle-award-for-leadership-peo-blog/#When:06:09:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/GvRNUGX0spU/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/how-to-recruit-top-talent-peo-blog/#When:06:57:00Z Having trouble attracting quality applicants? Your business’s culture may be to blame. By Paul Sarvadi Hiring and retaining the best talent is as tough as it’s ever been, with projections through 2012 indicating that, for the first time in U.S. history, the number of younger workers entering the labor market won’t be enough to replace those who are leaving. By 2006, one in six workers will be over the age of 55, while the 25-to-34 demographic will have shrunk by nearly 9 percent, according to a study by the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers. Despite this workforce trend, it’s still possible to attract more talent than your company needs. Consider Southwest Airlines, which, according to one company insider, recently received more than 50,000 applications for 500 available positions! Cultivating a company culture that attracts top talent, such as Southwest’s, is just one of five best practices the top 10 percent of U.S. companies have in common. And it’s a practice your company can adapt. 2008-11-15T06:57:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/how-to-recruit-top-talent-peo-blog/#When:06:57:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/FE8VNWanHhA/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/trinet-continues-record-growth-peo-blog/#When:12:55:01Z TriNet Continues Record Growth During Third Quarter of 2008 SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - TriNet, a leading provider of human resources outsourcing and consulting services to thousands of small and medium-sized companies nationwide, announced today that it continued to experience solid momentum and record growth during the third quarter with a 21% increase in revenue over the same time period in 2007. TriNet also grew its worksite employee base nearly 35% when compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the company is well poised to achieve $100 million in net revenue for the first time in its twenty-year history. “Considering the current downturn in the economy and its potential effect on small business, TriNet’s customers continue to see the value in using HR outsourcing to help them remain laser-focused on their core competencies,” said Burton M. Goldfield, President & CEO of TriNet. “As our customers make crucial business decisions that allow them to achieve their long-term goals, we are committed to partnering with them along the way to maximize their ability to attract and retain talent, amplify their human capital strengths, and ensure they are lean and efficient in regards to benefits and HR administration.” 2008-11-14T12:55:01-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/trinet-continues-record-growth-peo-blog/#When:12:55:01Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/icPUr3vTH3s/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/gevity-partners-with-olympic-athlete-peo-blog/#When:23:32:00Z Gevity Partners With Olympic Athlete to Promote a Healthier Workforce and Reduce Healthcare Costs for Business Owners BRADENTON, Fla. - Gevity (NASDAQ:GVHR), a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that provides HR services to businesses nationwide, released today workplace fitness tips from Olympian Trey Hardee along with Gevity’s own “Workplace Fitness Tips for Better Business Performance.” These tips are designed to help businesses get fit, improve productivity and reduce healthcare costs. According to the National Federation of Small Business, the cost of health care is one of the biggest concerns small businesses face in running a profitable business. In a survey of more than 3,500 small business owners, 56 percent reported that the cost of health care was their biggest concerns, followed by energy costs, taxes and interest rates. 2008-11-13T23:32:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/gevity-partners-with-olympic-athlete-peo-blog/#When:23:32:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/bi0EunlxKiA/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/telecommuting-and-a-four-day-workweek-peo-blog/#When:16:24:00Z Can Telecommuting and a Four-Day Workweek Build a Better Workforce? With the uncertainty of the economic climate, many companies are considering several options to help employees lower their costs and help their paycheck stretch further. Gevity (NASDAQ: GVHR), a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that provides HR services to businesses nationwide, today released guidelines and tips for companies considering alternative workforce arrangements including telecommuting and flexible schedules such as a four-day workweek.  2008-11-12T16:24:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/telecommuting-and-a-four-day-workweek-peo-blog/#When:16:24:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/RhLsRjBmJec/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/administaff-declares-quarterly-dividend-peo-blog/#When:19:17:00Z Administaff, Inc. (NYSE:ASF), a leading provider of human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on Dec. 12, 2008, to all stockholders of record as of Nov. 25, 2008.  2008-11-10T19:17:00-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/administaff-declares-quarterly-dividend-peo-blog/#When:19:17:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PeoBlog/~3/82St_JJgXwI/ http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/small-businesses-expect-growth-in-2009-peo-blog/#When:15:28:01Z Most small and medium-sized businesses remain optimistic about growth despite the challenging economy, according to a survey released Monday by Administaff Inc. More than 37 percent of owners and managers surveyed said they expect a higher rate of growth in 2009, while 38 percent said they expect growth to be similar to 2008. 2008-11-09T15:28:01-05:00 http://www.peo.com/blog/entry/small-businesses-expect-growth-in-2009-peo-blog/#When:15:28:01Z