3 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your PEO Experience

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“[Switching to] Nextep was a no-brainer. The costs are better and the amount of personalized attention and follow-up we received right off the bat was really impressive. With Nextep, we’re not just a number. Nextep is so responsive to our questions and our needs. We didn’t have that in the past with our previous provider.”

— Yaicha, Nextep Client

If you’re anything like Yaicha, you may not be getting the most from your PEO. If you aren’t shopping around, now’s time to see how your current PEO compares to Nextep. 

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1. Customized benefit strategy
Are you overwhelmed or confused by your PEO’s plan offering? Does your PEO leave you hanging when it comes to benefit education? Are you limited to regional medical plans?

If so, you need a simplified benefit strategy that’s been customized to the unique needs of your business. Nextep knows how important it is to have benefits that will serve your people well, and we’ll create a simplified, effective benefit strategy to do just that. And we’ll help educate your people on their plans so they can get the most out of their benefits!

2. Innovative technology
Can you access all your employment info anytime, anywhere, and on any device? Are you able to log into all your accounts with one sign in? If not, you need better technology. ​

With Nextep’s simple sign in, you can access all things payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance conveniently in one place! Plus, you can easily toggle between your administrative and personal info with one-tap management. Check out this demo to get a sneak peek of Nextep’s technology.

3. Better customer service from real people
Are you tired of getting a dead-end help inbox or stuck in robo-call limbo? Unlike our competitors, when you call Nextep, you’ll talk to a real person every time. Our clients are not just a number to us — they’re our number one priority. Nextep’s team of passionate and dedicated experts is always ready to help. Meet two members of our service team:

Drew (also known as Drew Hollywood) loves good food, hates elevators, and is an expert at enriching the lives of Nextep clients! He is on the frontlines of our support team and helps hundreds of our clients every week.

Elybeth is known around Nextep for her positive spirit, heart for giving back, and for being a pro at elevating the employment experience! She helps new clients get acclimated to the Nextep experience and sets each one of them up for success! 

COMPARE YOUR PEO TO NEXTEP TODAY

Elevating your employment experience and enriching your life is our “why”, and we strive to do that every day. If you’re ready to upgrade to real HR support, schedule a meeting with a Nextep expert or give us a call at 888.811.5150 today!

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