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Employee Benefits Advantage: Hiring & Retaining Your Best Talent

Written by Drew Cleghorn | Apr 3, 2025 8:23:43 PM

Small businesses are in a competitive race to attract top talent. The question is: How do small employers compare to other job opportunities in the market? In Central Florida, businesses compete with industry giants like Amazon, Disney, and Publix Supermarkets—companies that offer robust benefits packages. But how can a small business stay competitive?

Show your current staff and potential employees how much you value them by offering health insurance. Employers can attract and retain top talent by adding these benefits, and with health insurance costs soaring, many families rely on employer-sponsored plans to afford coverage. Small businesses have two main options for securing coverage: purchasing a standard small-group health plan* or partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

What is a PEO?

A PEO is more than just a payroll provider—it integrates affordable employee benefits, HR technology, risk management, and compliance assistance. If your business has at least five employees seeking health insurance, a PEO can offer cost-effective solutions.

One key advantage of a PEO is co-employment, meaning multiple client companies share a collective employee pool. This allows PEOs to negotiate better health insurance rates and more comprehensive benefits than a small business could secure independently. By joining forces with a PEO, businesses gain access to big-company perks without the big-company costs.

The OMS PEO Benefits Includes:

13 United Healthcare (UHC) Medical Plans
UHC Nationwide Network
Virtual Primary Care
Wellness Features & UHC Rewards
24/7 Virtual Visits ($0 Copay for Non-Emergency Care)
Mental Health Support (AbleTo® Therapy 360)
UHC Dental & Vision Coverage
Benefit Ally Assistance
UHC Wellness & Rewards App
MetLife Life & Disability Coverage

By leveraging a PEO partnership, small businesses can attract and retain top talent while offering competitive benefits—helping them compete with larger corporations in today’s job market.

If you'd like more information, let's chat, you can schedule a call on my calendar to find out more. 

* The Affordable Care Act (ACA) defines a small group as a business with 1-50 employees.