Facebooktwitterpinterestlinkedinmail

In the complex terrain of human resources solutions and payroll management, corporate giants like ADP and Paychex are often the go-to for their seemingly comprehensive solutions that cater to businesses of all sizes. Yet, the reality for many clients is a growing sense of dissatisfaction with these mammoth providers, rooted in a range of issues from lackluster customer service to a lack of genuine, personalized partnership in HR strategy and fractional hr assistance.

Size Matters For Your HR Partner

Indeed, smaller companies frequently discover that the allure of these big names fades when faced with their one-size-fits-all approach, which proves inadequate and “out-of-touch” for nuanced HR management needs. Many businesses lament the absence of a dedicated HR business partner. They yearn for a true, fractional HR leader who can seamlessly integrate with leadership. This leader can guide key decisions, enhancing both employee management capability and company culture.

Corporate HR Solutions Issues

The predominant complaints about ADP and Paychex revolve around their customer service – or the conspicuous lack of it. Despite their large-scale operations, these firms often fall short in delivering the hands-on, expert assistance that businesses require, especially when urgent payroll or compliance issues arise. Massive call centers, staffed by representatives ill-equipped to tackle specific queries effectively, add to the frustration, leaving businesses feeling more like ticket numbers than valued clients.

Corporate HR Solutions Can Be Too Rigid

Moreover, the rigid service structures of ADP and Paychex do little to accommodate the unique demands of individual businesses, often making their platforms cumbersome and challenging to navigate. This inflexibility can be particularly stifling for smaller businesses that need to adapt quickly to changing Human Resources landscapes.

Our HR Solutions are different

Contrastingly, Preferred CFO stands out by offering tailored HR solutions that go beyond standard offerings from HR corporate giants. At PCFO, we pride ourselves on providing outsourced payroll services, HR consulting, and the expertise of fractional HR leaders and consultants. Our team is dedicated to crafting bespoke strategies that directly address the specific challenges and goals of each client. This personalized approach ensures not just client satisfaction but a genuine partnership, where businesses receive the white-glove service that large providers typically reserve for only their largest accounts.

Preferred CFO HR Solutions Model

Preferred CFO’s model is built on flexibility and close client relationships, enabling us to offer custom solutions whether it’s in talent attraction and retention, or hands-on compliance support. This flexibility is invaluable for smaller companies, affording them the expert HR guidance needed to navigate complex HR challenges without the overhead of a large, internal Human Resources department.

HR Solutions Conclusion

While ADP and Paychex may dominate the HR and payroll services landscape with their extensive offerings, they often fall short in delivering the personalized, agile service that smaller businesses require. In contrast, Preferred CFO is committed to tailored HR outsourcing and consulting services for those seeking a partnership that values their unique needs that also delivers exceptional service (without the premium HR cost).

We Can Help You With HR solutions 

At Preferred CFO, we know your business is unique, as are the challenges and opportunities you face. With our customized outsourced HR services options, we can help manage everything from tedious HR solutions such as payroll, recruiting, onboarding decisions, and benefits. Also, we create an expert advisory and process development plan for leadership, engagement, retention, training, and more. 

If you’re unsure whether we provide a service that fits your needs, please contact us. Preferred CFO specializes in customizable, fractional HR solutions and outsourcing, and are available via phone or email to discuss your business goals and challenges. 

About the Author

Tom Applegarth Human Resources Expert Preferred CFO HR Outsourcing Fractional HR

tom applegarth

Tom Applegarth is a 30-year veteran in the Human Resources industry, with experience spanning manufacturing plants, retail stores, and divisions of Fortune 500 companies. Tom has HR experience across the United States as well as Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

His experience has brought significant, measurable improvements in employee engagement, attrition reduction, recruitment of the best and the brightest employees, and establishment of high-impact HR processes and improvements.

Tom has over 30 years of experience, including serving at high-profile companies such as Goodyear Tires, Belden, Potter Electric, and Young Living.

You may also be interested in...

Tips for Recently Married Entrepreneurs

You’re laser-focused on meeting customer demand and building your business, and then—Wham!—you meet the person of you dreams, and now you’re building a new family at the same time.  Unfortunately, all the efficiencies you thought you’d get by being married (fewer...

Customers Create Success, Not Investors

Success is meeting a customer’s need. Too many think of success as having money, but that’s not true success. True success is having a product that meets customers needs, and a proven method for customers to pay for and consume that product. So why do so many feel...

Why You Should Consider A Lower Initial Valuation

I recently read an interesting post at entrepreneur.com arguing the down side of a mega valuation when raising initial capital.  During the read, I quickly recognized that the author was a venture capitalist himself. Despite my recognition of the inherent conflict of...

Creating the Perfect Pitch – The Engaging Pitch

I hope that you all had a chance to participate at the UVEF Hot Seat: Perfect Pitch event in April.  In case you missed it, I felt that Preferred CFO had an obligation to its friends and contacts to share some of the wisdom shared at the event. John Pilmer of Pilmer...

Outsourcing Your CFO Function, or Outsourcing Your Laundry?

Running around all the time while being busy with work has left me recently wishing I had a better diet.  There’s just not enough time to be busy and eat well it seems. Being the problem-solver that I am, it got me thinking about the issue and a potential outsourced...

The Five Don’ts of Venture Funding

A few weeks ago I opened up the discussion of venture funding.  Yes, that black box of enigmatic Pandora proportions that many attempt to open but few are successful. If you’re reading this article, then you’ve likely decided that raising funding is in your future. ...

When Should I Raise Money Part 1

by Dave Sherwin This week I was approached by a friend with that series of questions that every entrepreneur faces at one point or another, “Should I entertain raising investment money for my business idea? And if I do, what are some things I should be aware of and...

Accrual Basis – A CFO for Hire’s Secret Weapon

CFO for Hire Secret Weapon -- Accrual Basis Accounting vs a Tax Accountant’s Cash Basis You’ve probably already found out as a business owner that accounting can be complex. This article will break down the value of a CFO for Hire from the perspective of accrual vs...

Facebooktwitterpinterestlinkedinmail