What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is defined as a business entity that provides human resource outsourcing services to client companies through the use of a co-employment relationship. Co-Employment is a relationship wherein the PEO acts as the Administrative Employer and the Client acts as the Worksite Employer. The Worksite Employer maintains control of the business, while the PEO provides administrative support related to Human Resources management. What does Oasis Outsourcing provide for its clients? Oasis Outsourcing is a $1.3 billion PEO that provides a complete array of human resource services to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. Services include providing medical benefits, payroll processing, tax filings, workers' compensation benefits, employee handbooks and staffing services. Partnering with Oasis Outsourcing allows clients to focus on their core businesses. Oasis Outsourcing handles the many time-consuming administrative functions associated with the employment relationship, freeing clients to manage their business and focus on revenue-generating tasks to grow their businesses. As a result of their size and outstanding relationships with top benefits providers, Oasis Outsourcing clients gain access to a broad spectrum of "Fortune 500" Company-type benefits. Providing a comprehensive benefits plan helps clients become an employer of choice, since this is an important factor in employee recruitment and retention. Similarly, many clients find that they are able to lower their Human Resources costs since Oasis Outsourcing is able to more efficiently perform administrative functions and provide competitive rates with benefits providers. Under the PEO relationship, Oasis Outsourcing is responsible for many of the employee-related liabilities and administrative responsibilities associated with the employment relationship and ensures that clients comply with the increasing number of state and federal regulations such as HIPAA, COBRA, I-9 documentation, tax codes, etc. They also provide a $2 million Employment Practices Liability Insurance policy. This all helps clients to maintain their peace of mind. Finally, Oasis Outsourcing is able to customize these products and services to meet the individual needs of each client that they serve. For more information, visit www.oasisadvantage.com.