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Founder HRO PEO Consulting Firm, Employers Rx LLC

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Bruce Silver is the founder of Employers Rx LLC, an employee management consulting firm that specializes in the HRO and PEO industry. Bruce has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and employee benefits industry. His accomplishments include serving ...

Bruce Silver is the founder of Employers Rx LLC, an employee management consulting firm that specializes in the HRO and PEO industry. Bruce has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and employee benefits industry. His accomplishments include serving as technical advisor for the Palm Beach County Community Health Purchasing Alliance (CHPA), formed by the State of Florida to provide affordable health insurance coverage for small business owners. Mr. Silver has served as an expert witness, providing testimony before the Palm Beach County Court and has taught continuing education courses for insurance agents and brokers at Palm Beach Community College.

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Bruce Silver and 2 other people answered this question

Oct. 27, 2011

What's new and innovative in the world of Benefits Open Enrollment this year?

Health Insurance Exchanges and Benefits Enrollment Platforms
The latest technology platforms allow employees to select from a range of plan designs provided by a single or multiple insurance vendors. They usually advocate a defined contribution model which provides employees with a fixed amount to spend on ... more

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Information Technology

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Oct. 4, 2011

Bruce Silver published a post

Oct. 3, 2011

Entrepreneurs and Professional Employer Organizations - A Winning Team

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Information Technology

Employee Benefits

Bruce Silver and 2 other people answered this question

Dec. 9, 2010

How much health coverage does a typical company provide?

Our recommendations to small and midsize employers is to offer a variety of coverages. The state(s) and the health insurance carriers will determine the number and types of plans available. Usually a choice of HMO, PPO or POS plans, and a low cost high deductible ... more

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Benefits Package

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Aug. 18, 2010

Has anyone ever used a PEO HR company?

Hi Ed,
There are many terrific PEOs that can help you, if that's really what you are looking for. Payroll is exactly that. You'll pay $3 - $5 per check on top of fees for quarterly tax filings and processing as well as W-2's and year ... more

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Outsourcing Payroll

Bruce Silver and 2 other people answered this question

Jan. 12, 2010

Where can I find free information about human resources training?

www.SHRM.org
Bruce Silver
Employers Rx LLC
The CURE for your employee management headaches
http://employers-Rx.com

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Bruce Silver and 4 other people answered this question

Jan. 12, 2010

How should we handle managing human resources at our start-up?

Congratulations Mack, depending on your intended employee expenditures, Rick's recommendation of using a PEO (professional employer organization) can be one solution. With over 700 PEO's to choose from, comparing costs and finding the most suitable company can be a challenge.
We specialize in helping entrepreneurs and ... more

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Financial Services

Bruce Silver and 2 other people answered this question

Jan. 6, 2010

Is there any free payroll software that can handle our needs?

Intuit offers an inexpensive on-line solution. You can rely on them for accuracy and if you are a Costco member, there are additional incentives.
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Employers Rx LLC
The CURE for your employee management headaches
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Jan. 4, 2010

What are the benefits of employee leasing?

Chad, Any business owner can increase the odds of having a successful long term relationship with an employee leasing company or professional employer organization by doing their homework.
Identify what services are important to you now and in the future. Set a budget for what you ... more

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Professional Employer Organization

Bruce Silver published a brief

Nov. 10, 2009

HR Director: Do You Want to be an Employer of Choice?

Human Resources

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Oct. 29, 2009

What HR function are you or would you outsource in 2010?

An HR Director's focus should be on the human components of attracting, measuring, motivating, and sourcing a safe and productive environment that enables a successful organization to exceed it's goals.
HR professionals should seek the support of professionals and organizations for all non-core administrative, benefits, compliance ... more

Bruce Silver published a brief

Oct. 13, 2009

Businesses Should Heed Call – Protect Employees from H1N1 Flu

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Bruce Silver published a brief

Oct. 3, 2009

Outsource for Success - A Small Business Overview

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Bruce Silver published a brief

Sept. 27, 2009

The Four P's of HRO and PEO Evaluation

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Bruce Silver answered this question

Sept. 22, 2009

Filing for Short Term Disability

The devil is in the details. Insurance is contract law. See if your employers sponsored plan will pay benefits regardless of state coverage, will it pay up to the maximum percentage of payroll allowed, or the policy limits. Most disability contracts are written so a ... more

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Short Term Disability Plan

Bruce Silver and 5 other people answered this question

Sept. 1, 2009

Is there such a thing as an inexpensive HRIS? I’ve been given a budget of $10K, and I’m not sure if I have any options.

Hi Maxine, We know of several leading PEOs (professional employer organizations) where their HRIS platform is included with their services. PEO are comprehensive HR outsourcing companies that provide payroll, workers compensation, health insurance, 401 k, HR administration and compliance for tens of thousands of employees. ... more

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Sept. 1, 2009

Is there a checklist that will allow me to compare the services and cost of HR outsourcing companies?

While it is possible to find a comparison of general services provided. You will receive generic information at best. The best way to secure an in depth comparison of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, health plans and employee benefits options, risk management and hands on HR ... more

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