Engage PEO vs Mercans

Engage PEO provides comprehensive HR outsourcing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the US. It was established in 2011 by Jay Starkman and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It is a CPEO as it is certified, but not endorsed, by the IRS and is also certified by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC). Their PEO services include payroll, tax administration, employee benefits, compliance, training, workers' compensation, risk management, integrated technology, and other HR services. In order to generate value for their shared clients, Engage PEO prioritizes collaborations with brokers and agents as part of its distinctive approach to HR delivery. The business has seen substantial expansion and achievement, such as being ranked the 127th fastest-growing private company in the nation in 2016 by Inc. Magazine. They do not share specific service plans or pricing on their website, so prospective clients have to submit a form to be contacted. 

Mercans is a global human resource services and payroll outsourcing company that is headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2003, Mercans offers a wide range of services via a global work platform that connects employers with international talent. They specialize in global immigration, payroll, recruiting, and consulting to help companies achieve their global growth goals. In addition to their global PEO, which is their main product, Mercans also provides Employer of Record (EOR), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Global Employment Outsourcing (GEO) services across 160 countries. Through their PEO, they become co-employers of your workforce, even if your business does not have an entity in the country of employment.

Mercans' services aim to streamline your payroll processes and global recruitment, while reducing operational costs by incorporating all your administrative tasks into one flexible software solution. Their services encompass HR, payroll, benefits, tax and regulatory compliance, expert support, and more, for businesses of all sizes and industries across the world.

The company has received recognition from industry experts NelsonHall and Everest Group for their payroll and EOR services. They have also been nominated for several industry awards, specifically for their PEO services. However, it should be noted that they don't hold any US industry credentials for PEOs, such as certification from the IRS or accreditation from the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC). They are also not affiliated with the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and are not registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Despite this, they have received very positive feedback from their current business clients.