PEOs Boost Business Growth and Employee Retention

🌐 PSHRA NC Spotlight: Leading the Future of Public Sector HR We’re proud to share that one of our own PSHRA NC Board Members, Shelvia Ashford, will be featured as a panelist in the upcoming Future Forward Series 2026—a national conversation shaping the future of public sector human resources. As workforce expectations continue to evolve, especially among early and mid-career professionals, the role of HR is transforming rapidly. This session, “Redesigning Work: Workforce Agility, Flexibility, and the Next Generation of Public Service,” will explore how HR leaders can drive more agile, human-centered workforce models that meet the needs of today—and tomorrow. 📅 Thursday, May 14 ⏰ 1:00 PM ET This powerful discussion is part of Future Forward Series 2026, celebrating 120 years of Public Sector Human Resources Association connecting HR professionals with the insights, education, and expertise needed to succeed. This installment focuses on redesigning work—one of the most critical conversations in public sector HR today. 🎤 Moderator: Milton Perkins 👥 Panelists Include: Shelvia Ashford (Wake County, NC) Bob Nogueira Hiba Khouri Join us as we explore how HR can lead the next generation of public service through innovation, flexibility, and people-first strategies. #PSHRANC #FutureForward #PublicSectorHR #WorkforceTransformation #Leadership #HRInnovation #NextGenWorkforce #EmployeeExperience #PublicService

If you've ever sat in a partner compensation meeting and held back a view because you weren't sure how it would land, you're not alone.   HR leaders in professional services firms are consistently underutilized in partner compensation discussions. Not because their perspective isn't valuable, but because credibility in this space is built differently.   Managing Partners consult the people they perceive as well-informed and confident about how their compensation systems work. The good news is that a strong level of understanding is learnable.   What has helped you build credibility with senior firm leaders? Follow the link in the comments to take the Partner Compensation Confidence Barometer. It’s a simple tool to help you reflect on your readiness to contribute to partner compensation conversations. #PartnerReward #PartnerCompensation #Confidence

A strong compensation strategy isn’t just about numbers—it’s about alignment. Pay decisions should reflect business strategy, market dynamics, and talent mobility. When organizations invest time in thorough research and consider all factors influencing pay, they create compensation structures that are not only competitive but also sustainable. On the other hand, a poorly defined structure combined with ineffective communication can lead to confusion across levels. This not only impacts internal clarity but also weakens an organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent. Clarity, consistency, and communication are just as important as the compensation itself. #HR #CompensationStrategy #TalentManagement #Leadership #HRPractices

Ever since I joined Landrum, I’ve been asked the same question multiple times: “So what exactly do you do now?” And when I say I work for a PEO (Professional Employer Organization), most of the time I get a polite “Oh, cool!” followed by a look that says they still have no idea what a PEO is. Since this week is National PEO Week, it felt like a good time to do an elevator pitch style post about what I do. In short, Landrum helps business owners simplify the people side of their business. We assist with all things HR, payroll, benefits, talent, compliance, and more. My goal is to make things operationally easier for business owners and their HR teams. While I’m no longer in the hospitality industry, one thing that never changed is enjoying the opportunity to serve people well.

When margins start tightening, adding more tools isn’t the answer. Simplifying is. Forward-thinking businesses are consolidating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance into one system — not just for convenience, but for control. Because when everything is connected: • decisions happen faster • risks are easier to manage • costs become more predictable • leadership can focus on revenue again This is where a PEO partnership becomes less of a “nice to have”… and more of a strategic move. Not just for growth phases — but for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Stability now creates the foundation for scaling later. If your operations feel fragmented, that’s usually the first sign. #PEO #HRStrategy #BusinessEfficiency #Leadership #ESI

When margins start tightening, adding more tools isn’t the answer. Simplifying is. Forward-thinking businesses are consolidating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance into one system — not just for convenience, but for control. Because when everything is connected: • decisions happen faster • risks are easier to manage • costs become more predictable • leadership can focus on revenue again This is where a PEO partnership becomes less of a “nice to have”… and more of a strategic move. Not just for growth phases — but for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Stability now creates the foundation for scaling later. If your operations feel fragmented, that’s usually the first sign. #PEO #HRStrategy #BusinessEfficiency #Leadership #ESI

When margins start tightening, adding more tools isn’t the answer. Simplifying is. Forward-thinking businesses are consolidating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance into one system — not just for convenience, but for control. Because when everything is connected: • decisions happen faster • risks are easier to manage • costs become more predictable • leadership can focus on revenue again This is where a PEO partnership becomes less of a “nice to have”… and more of a strategic move. Not just for growth phases — but for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Stability now creates the foundation for scaling later. If your operations feel fragmented, that’s usually the first sign. #PEO #HRStrategy #BusinessEfficiency #Leadership #ESI

When margins start tightening, adding more tools isn’t the answer. Simplifying is. Forward-thinking businesses are consolidating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance into one system — not just for convenience, but for control. Because when everything is connected: • decisions happen faster • risks are easier to manage • costs become more predictable • leadership can focus on revenue again This is where a PEO partnership becomes less of a “nice to have”… and more of a strategic move. Not just for growth phases — but for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Stability now creates the foundation for scaling later. If your operations feel fragmented, that’s usually the first sign. #PEO #HRStrategy #BusinessEfficiency #Leadership #ESI

When margins start tightening, adding more tools isn’t the answer. Simplifying is. Forward-thinking businesses are consolidating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance into one system — not just for convenience, but for control. Because when everything is connected: • decisions happen faster • risks are easier to manage • costs become more predictable • leadership can focus on revenue again This is where a PEO partnership becomes less of a “nice to have”… and more of a strategic move. Not just for growth phases — but for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Stability now creates the foundation for scaling later. If your operations feel fragmented, that’s usually the first sign. #PEO #HRStrategy #BusinessEfficiency #Leadership #ESI

When margins start tightening, adding more tools isn’t the answer. Simplifying is. Forward-thinking businesses are consolidating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance into one system — not just for convenience, but for control. Because when everything is connected: • decisions happen faster • risks are easier to manage • costs become more predictable • leadership can focus on revenue again This is where a PEO partnership becomes less of a “nice to have”… and more of a strategic move. Not just for growth phases — but for navigating uncertainty with confidence. Stability now creates the foundation for scaling later. If your operations feel fragmented, that’s usually the first sign. #PEO #HRStrategy #BusinessEfficiency #Leadership #ESI