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          - [Find a Great Employee](https://telstaffing.com/staffing/#fmage)
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          - [Benefits of TEL Staffing](https://telstaffing.com/staffing/#staffingbenefits)
    - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq) 
          - [What is a PEO?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
          - [What is an ASO?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
          - [What are the differences between PEO and ASO models?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#faqspecificcssid)
          - [What are the benefits of using a PEO, ASO, or payroll company?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
          - [Why do so many great companies choose TEL?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
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- Professional Solutions 
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          - [Safety & Risk Management](https://telstaffing.com/workers-comp-safety-risk-management/)
          - [Workers’ Comp & Investigation](https://telstaffing.com/workers-comp-safety-risk-management/)
          - [Human Resources & Consulting](https://telstaffing.com/hr-human-resources/)
          - [Employee Benefits & Wellness](https://telstaffing.com/employee-benefits-and-wellness-programs/)
          - [Financial Planning & 401(k)](https://telstaffing.com/financial401k/)
    - ASO Services 
          - [Payroll & Tax Administration](https://telstaffing.com/payroll-services-and-tax-administration/)
          - [Time & Attendance Systems](https://telstaffing.com/time-clocks-and-attendance-systems/)
          - [Safety & Risk Management](https://telstaffing.com/workers-comp-safety-risk-management/)
          - [Workers’ Comp & Investigation](https://telstaffing.com/workers-comp-safety-risk-management/)
          - [Human Resources & Consulting](https://telstaffing.com/hr-human-resources/)
    - Staffing & Talent Recruitment 
          - [Find a Great Employee](https://telstaffing.com/staffing/#fmage)
          - [Find a Great Career](https://telstaffing.com/jobs/)
          - [Benefits of TEL Staffing](https://telstaffing.com/staffing/#staffingbenefits)
    - Frequently Asked Questions 
          - [What is a PEO?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
          - [What is an ASO?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
          - [What are the differences between PEO and ASO models?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#faqspecificcssid)
          - [What are the benefits of using a PEO, ASO, or payroll company?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
          - [Why do so many great companies choose TEL?](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#newclientfaq)
- [Job Opportunities](https://telstaffing.com/jobs/)
- Resources & Support 
    - [Client/Employee Portal](https://teltotalcare.com/)
    - [Benefits Enrollment](https://teltotalcare.com/client-employee-login/tel-employee-benefits-enrollment-center/)
    - [Get a Free Quote](https://telstaffing.com/rfq/)
    - [Schedule a Call](https://telstaffing.com/schedule-a-call/)
    - [Contact Us & Locations](https://telstaffing.com/contact-us-and-locations/)
    - [News & Articles](https://telstaffing.com/blog/)
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- [CLIENT/EMPLOYEE PORTAL |](https://teltotalcare.com/)
- ABOUT TEL | 
    - Who We Are 
          - [Company History](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#history)
          - [Meet the Team](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#meet)
          - [Memberships & Affiliations](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#memberships)
    - What We Do 
          - [Services Overview](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#overview)
          - [Community Impact](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#community)
          - [Professional Solutions Available](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#prosolutions)
    - Why We Do It 
          - [Purpose & Philosophy](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#purpose)
          - [Vision & Mission](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#mission)
          - [Helping Clients. Helping Communities.](https://telstaffing.com/what-is-a-peo-about-tel/#helping)
    - How You Benefit 
          - [Measurable Savings](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#savings)
          - [The TEL Difference](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#choosetel)
          - [Client Testimonials](https://telstaffing.com/benefits-of-using-a-peo-aso-or-payroll-company/#testimonials)
          - [Blog](https://blog.telstaffing.com)
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# TEL Staffing & HR Blog

Explore expert insights and updates on PEO, ASO, and Staffing solutions with our blog.  Our content is designed to empower your business with cutting-edge strategies and actionable tips for success.

## Employee engagement

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/appreciation-starts-with-placement-why-the-right-fit-drives-retention>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 02/24/2026

## [Appreciation Starts with Placement: Why the Right Fit Drives Retention](https://blog.telstaffing.com/appreciation-starts-with-placement-why-the-right-fit-drives-retention)

#### [Appreciation Starts with Placement: Why the Right Fit Drives Retention](https://blog.telstaffing.com/appreciation-starts-with-placement-why-the-right-fit-drives-retention)

 Employee appreciation doesn’t start at the first annual review or during Employee Appreciation Month. It starts well before that, during recruitment, selection, and placement. When employees join roles that match their skills and strengths, they…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/appreciation-starts-with-placement-why-the-right-fit-drives-retention)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-to-turn-benefits-into-belonging>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 02/17/2026

#### [How to Turn Benefits into Belonging](https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-to-turn-benefits-into-belonging)

 In today’s workplace, benefits are a powerful way to promote belonging. When employees understand…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-to-turn-benefits-into-belonging)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-roi-of-gratitude-at-work>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 11/04/2025

#### [The ROI of Gratitude at Work](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-roi-of-gratitude-at-work)

 As the year winds down, business leaders often focus on numbers, such as revenue, retention, and…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-roi-of-gratitude-at-work)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/office-haunted-houses-how-environment-and-culture-affect-employee-energy>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 10/28/2025

#### [Office Haunted Houses: How Environment and Culture Affect Employee Energy](https://blog.telstaffing.com/office-haunted-houses-how-environment-and-culture-affect-employee-energy)

 The lights are dim, the energy is low, and your team moves like extras in a zombie movie. If that…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/office-haunted-houses-how-environment-and-culture-affect-employee-energy)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-cost-of-disengaged-employees-why-zombie-workers-hurt-your-bottom-line>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 10/09/2025

#### [The Cost of Disengaged Employees: Why Zombie Workers Hurt Your Bottom Line](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-cost-of-disengaged-employees-why-zombie-workers-hurt-your-bottom-line)

 It's not just a catchy phrase, disengaged employees, sometimes called “zombie workers,” can quietly…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-cost-of-disengaged-employees-why-zombie-workers-hurt-your-bottom-line)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/back-to-business-basics-resetting-goals-for-q4>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 08/26/2025

#### [Back-to-Business Basics: Resetting Goals for Q4](https://blog.telstaffing.com/back-to-business-basics-resetting-goals-for-q4)

 Summer is winding down, and with Q4 just around the corner, now is the time to reset, refocus, and…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/back-to-business-basics-resetting-goals-for-q4)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-one-partnership-that-can-save-you-time-and-grow-your-team-right>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 06/17/2025

#### [The One Partnership That Can Save You Time and Grow Your Team Right](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-one-partnership-that-can-save-you-time-and-grow-your-team-right)

 Every business owner knows the grind: you’re handling payroll one minute, chasing resumes the next,…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-one-partnership-that-can-save-you-time-and-grow-your-team-right)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/win-on-employee-wellbeing-without-overspending>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 05/08/2025

#### [Outsmart Competitors: Win on Employee Wellbeing Without Overspending](https://blog.telstaffing.com/win-on-employee-wellbeing-without-overspending)

 When it comes to employee wellbeing, small businesses often feel like they’re playing catch-up with…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/win-on-employee-wellbeing-without-overspending)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-hidden-costs-of-employee-burnout>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 05/01/2025

#### [The Hidden Costs of Burnout — What It’s Really Costing Your Business](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-hidden-costs-of-employee-burnout)

 Burnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a silent business killer. While it might not show up directly…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/the-hidden-costs-of-employee-burnout)

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 03/27/2025

#### [How Employee Recognition Boosts Retention (and Saves You Thousands)](https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-employee-recognition-boosts-retention)

 In today’s competitive job market, retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. High…

[Read More](https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-employee-recognition-boosts-retention)

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### Category

- [Human Resources (25)](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/human-resources)
- [Outsourcing HR (24)](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/outsourcing-hr)
- [Employee Retention (23)](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/employee-retention)
- [Compliance (21)](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/compliance)
- [HR Strategy (20)](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/hr-strategy)

### Popular Posts

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 11/25/2024 [Compliance](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/compliance), [Healthcare](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/healthcare), [HR Consulting](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/hr-consulting), [ACA](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/aca), [Affordable Care Act](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/affordable-care-act), [Human Resources](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/human-resources)

[ACA Audits 101: What To Expect And How To Be Prepared](https://blog.telstaffing.com/aca-audits-101-what-to-expect-and-how-to-be-prepared)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-companies-accidentally-break-employment-laws>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 06/04/2024 [Compliance](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/compliance)

[11 Ways Companies Accidentally Break Employment Laws](https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-companies-accidentally-break-employment-laws)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/path-to-peo-brokership>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 06/27/2024 [Broker](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/broker)

[Mastering the Path to PEO Brokerhood in 7 Steps](https://blog.telstaffing.com/path-to-peo-brokership)

<https://blog.telstaffing.com/10-creative-low-cost-ways-to-thank-your-team>

[TEL](https://blog.telstaffing.com/author/tel) 11/18/2025 [Human Resources](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/human-resources), [Employee Retention](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/employee-retention), [Q4](https://blog.telstaffing.com/tag/q4)

[10 Creative, Low-Cost Ways to Thank Your Team](https://blog.telstaffing.com/10-creative-low-cost-ways-to-thank-your-team)

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#### Recent News

- [Top HR Compliance Risks and How to Avoid Them](https://blog.telstaffing.com/top-hr-compliance-risks-and-how-to-avoid-them)
- [How to Streamline Your Employee Documentation](https://blog.telstaffing.com/how-to-streamline-your-employee-documentation)
- [5 HR Policies That Need a Refresh This Year](https://blog.telstaffing.com/5-hr-policies-that-need-a-refresh-this-year)
- [Spring Cleaning for HR: Your 2026 Audit Prep Checklist](https://blog.telstaffing.com/spring-cleaning-for-hr-your-2026-audit-prep-checklist)
- [Appreciation Starts with Placement: Why the Right Fit Drives Retention](https://blog.telstaffing.com/appreciation-starts-with-placement-why-the-right-fit-drives-retention)

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