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CPEhr

A Los Angeles-based HR Consulting, Outsourcing and PEO Leader since 1982.

Overview

In today's challenging economy, almost every business is looking to reduce operating costs, while improving employee productivity. With close to thrity years experience and 15,000 serviced employees, CPEhr has the knowledge, size and flexibility to answer every employers' challenges. CPEhr is one of the largest, independently owned PEOs in the nation.

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The History of CPEhr

The company was founded in 1982 to meet the growing employment challenges facing California employers. CPEhr began as a small payroll, employee benefits and HR provider, with 10 corporate employees. Over the past two-and-a-half decades, CPEhr has grown to one of the largest, HR Outsourcing and PEO firms in the California.

It remains privately-held and currently employs close to 90 corporate professionals in the areas of Employment Compliance, Safety and Risk Management, Employee Benefits, Retirement Planning, Payroll and Accounting. CPEhr services 15,000 employees at over 300 client locations nationwide, and processes over $300 million revenues annually.


Why Choose CPEhr

As a California based HR Consulting and Outsourcing firm since 1982, CPEhr has a unique advantage in its knowledge of local business employment challenges. CPEhr offeres several unique advantages for California employers:

Longevity

While the frequency of PEOs facing financial distress has declined over the past decade, there are still incidences of firms filing bankruptcy. Founded over 25 years in 1982, CPEhr is one of the oldest HR Outsourcing and PEO firms in the state.

Financial Stability

The PEO or HRO firm is entrusted to pay payroll, payroll taxes and insurance premiums. Similar to longevity, it is critical for a PEO to maintain strong financial credentials, long-term banking relationships and the ability to prove taxes and insurance premiums have been paid timely. CPEhr maintains extremely close ties with its legal, banking, and accounting relationships, with some of whom CPEhr has worked for over a decade.

Proven Service Track Record

Stable finances and longevity do not necessarily equate to good human resource practices or customer service. CPEhr's team of licensed HR, Risk and Financial professionals has a proven track record of high-quality, high-touch service. CPEhr consistenly rates close to 5 out of 5 on it's annual Client Satisfaction Surverys.

Size and Diversity of Client Base

The ideal PEO will have a large and diverse client base, serving a wide range of industries. The diversification insulates the PEO from fluctuations within a particular market and dilutes the risk over many industries. CPEhr currently services over 300 clients representing 15,000 employees in a wide range of industries. Its target markets include small to mid-sized businesses with 25 to 250 employees in the following industries:

Warehousing, general business services, health care, retail, non-profit organizations, light manufacturing, hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, light construction, convalescent hospital, credit union, banking and financial services.

Flexibility in Service Offering

Many PEOs take the “one size fits all” approach by requiring clients to take all the services offered, from payroll and insurance, to benefits and training. Others only offer a limited scope of services. CPEhr prides itself in its personalized service approach allowing clients select the HRO Program that works best for them, from single services such as Employee Handbooks or Management Training, to the complete PEO solution. Click here to learn more about CPEhr's flexible Human Resources Service plans.

Local Market Presence

Many labor and tax laws vary from state to state. For California employers, this is particularly critical as California regulations differ greatly from federal guidelines. CPEhr has developed a unique knowledge of California-specific laws and is considered an expert in California employment compliance. It maintains strong relationships with local vendors and insurance companies. Additionally, CPEhr's local corporate office ensures quicker response time and an on-site presence.


Leadership Team

The ultimate responsibility of providing accurate, up-to-date information to the clients rests on the PEO management's shoulders. CPEhr's Leadership Team is one of the most accomplished and knowledgeable HR and PEO teams in the local market with decades of human resources and compliance experience. Meet CPEhr's Leadership team.


CPEhr Mission Statement:

  • To be the cost-effective strategic partner and human resources arm for our clients
  • To protect our clients against labor-related exposures
  • To facilitate the success of our clients by enabling them to focus on their core business
  • To support the welfare and well-being of our clients and work-site employees
  • CPEhr will make reasonable promises and deliver them meticulously with care and consideration

2007-2008 Information

 

Founded: 1982 Estimated 2009 Growth: 15-18%
Corporate Employees: 90 Corporate Headquarters: 9000 Sunset Blvd.
2007 Gross Revenues: $300 million Suite 900
15,000+
Serviced Employees: 15,000+ West Hollywood, CA
Worksite Locations: 300+ President: Faith Branvold
Serviced States: 35 Toll Free: 800-850-7133


An Open Letter from the President, Faith Branvold

Dear Business Owner:

I am often asked by others to describe what distinguishes CPEhr from ther Human Resource providers. Although there is much to share, my omments always center on our exceptional people.

Our employees consistently practice the CPEhr 12 Standards of Professional Service . These standards apply not only to our dealings with our valued clients, but also to the employees of our clients, and to each other. What makes these Standards really work is that they were developed and implemented by nominated members of the CPEhr family and
are embraced by all who we employ.

CPEhr is 25 years strong and has served thousands of businesses, yet we proudly still cherish our one-on-one customer relationships. I believe that this approach to conducting business is the key to our success.

We recognize the importance of selecting the right business partner and we are confi dent that you will make the right choice with CPEhr. I invite you to get to know us better and thank you for your time and interest.

Please feel free to contact me or any of our business consultants to discuss how we can help support your business and assist you with your future growth.

Sincerely,

Faith Branvold
President

A Personalized Commitment to Service:

CPEhr's 12 Standards of Professional Service

On any given day, you can walk through the offices of CPEhr and observe a team of committed employees whose mantra is, “results matter.” CPEhr is a caring environment that understands the challenges that you face running your business. We are a hands-on organization that prides itself on being accessible to assist you in your human resources needs.

Our entire organization lives by the “CPEhr 12 Standards of Professional Service” that was developed by our very own team.

  1. My customers are clients, employees, & co-workers.
  2. I make customers’ needs and objectives come fi rst.
  3. I make myself available and accessible to all.
  4. I greet customers courteously, using my name.
  5. I put myself in my customer’s shoes.
  6. I listen, interpret, clarify, and pursue solutions
  7. I never say “no,” I seek solutions.
  8. I treat complaints and objections as opportunities.
  9. I express appreciation.
  10. I follow through by communicating and confi rming.
  11. I do so because I want to, not “have to.”
  12. The customer is my greatest priority!

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CPEhr in my mind is defined by the honesty, integrity and caring nature of its management and employees. I would highly recommend CPEhr to anyone seeking help in any aspect of human relations and benefits management. Thank you for the opportunity to be associated with your organization. I would never consider working with another PEO.

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About HR Outsourcing

Human Resources Consulting, Outsourcing, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and Employee Leasing firms are all becoming increasingly popular in today's complex business environment. In states where labor laws are particularly complex, such as California, this HR Outsourcing trend is even more pronounced.

Outsourcing is the practice of using an outside specialist to handle work that is normally performed by in-house staff and resources. It is common for small business to outsource their payroll processing, accounting, facilities management and many other important functions — often because they have no other choice. Many large companies turn to outsourcing to cut costs. In response, entire industries have evolved to serve company's outsourcing needs.

Benefits of HR Outsourcing

There are many benefits to California human resource consulting and outsourcing. California Human Resources Outsourcing, Employee Leasing, HR Consulting and PEOs have become a popular trend for small businesses looking for an ROI on their HR function. This is accomplished by allowing companies to shift responsibility of nonessential jobs that can be handled easily by off-site experts in the area of payroll, benefits, and other complex workplace regulations. Reasons for California HR Outsourcing include: reducing litigation risks, improving compliance, improving accuracy, taking advantage of technological advances, and offering additional benefits.

Los Angeles Human Resources consulting and outsourcing firm CPEhr is at the forefront of the local HR consulting market. It is apparent that many organizations today are making the decision to outsource, and it is crucial to partner with a California Human Resources consulting firm to ensure your compliance. In today's global marketplace outsourcing has made itself accessible to many organizations on a National and International level. Outsourcing is successful in increasing product quality and/or substantially lowering firm and consumer costs (e.g., increases the quality to cost ratio). Because outsourcing allows for lower costs, even if quality reduces slightly or not at all, productivity increases, which ultimately leads to increased corporate revenues.

About PEOs and Employee Leasing

Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and Employee Leasing Companies

A Professional Employer Organization, or PEO, also known as an Employee Leasing Firm, is a company that specializes in managing all the responsibilities relating to employees. From HR, payroll, workers’ compensation insurance and benefits, a PEO Employee Leasing Company becomes the legal employer of the worksite employees and becomes the Administrative Employer.

Particularly in California, where governmental regulations weigh heavily on California small business owners, more companies are turning to California employee leasing companies, California PEOs and California Professional Employer Organizations. A California Employee Leasing Company will legally hire a company's current employees, thereby making the PEO the "employer of record" for taxation and insurance purposes. The employees are then “leased” back to the client under a co-employment arrangement. The California PEO assumes responsibility for all payroll obligations and tax filings, workers’ compensation insurance, health benefits, as well as all the associated administrative paperwork.

Los Angeles Human Resources consulting and PEO firm CPEhr is at the forfront of the California PEO and Employee Leasing Companies industry. For small businesses, PEO and Employee Leasing is a more cost-effective means to access health care and other benefits for their employees. By contracting out all responsibilities related to its human resources policies and state laws, the company using the California PEOs offsets a great amount of employment risk.

The small business need for human resources makes California Employee Leasing Companies a perfect solution for small businesses. In fact, most employee leasing companies and PEOs target companies that have fewer than 100 employees.

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