Sherri Bovino, President and CEO of 1st Flagship, has been working in the human resources industry for nearly 30 years and has been the principle owner of the international human resources and consulting firm specializing in productivity, gainsharing and operation management since 1985. She takes great pride in providing companies as well as individuals with new opportunities for growth and expansion.

However, the most memorable aspect of Ms. Bovino is not simply her notable career accomplishments, of which she has many, but it is her considerable philanthropic work that truly makes her a remarkable person.

Ms. Bovino is a major contributor and co-chair of the Women’s Philanthropy Fund of Orange County which is an organization solely focused on helping women and children who are in need of support.

Founded in 2002, the Women’s Philanthropy Fund consists of over 110 members who give $10,000 or more every year to support the Orange County United Way. The WPF is the most successful group of women philanthropists in Orange County and in conjunction with the United Way provide crucial help to thousands of underprivileged women and children who are in need of basic services such as medical, education, financial and counseling.

The WPF member’s collective support of the women and children of Orange County has transformed the lives of many families in the community by providing them with the emotional and financial support to get them back on their feet to ensure them safer and brighter futures.

Ms. Bovino’s philanthropic reach extends even further by serving as the Executive Director of the Owl Foundation. The Owl Foundation is focused on out-of-school/out-of-work youth to raise their self-esteem by while enabling them to continue on with their education and teaching them the job skills to help make them successful and independent adults.

Ms. Bovino attended Boise State University and majored in Business Administration before going on to become owner and president of 1st Flagship which is the parent company of GHRO, a professional employer organization and administrative services organization which specializes in human resources outsourcing.

Even though Ms. Bovino’s many accomplishments take up most of her time she still manages to enjoy her family and pursue some more leisure interests including traveling, reading, snow skiing and learning to play golf.

However, despite her busy schedule, the amazing fact remains she is dedicated to making it a priority to contribute to the future well being of Orange County’s families and youth by generously giving her time and money to important local philanthropic work.

Hiring human resources consultants is a great way to lift the burden from your current administrative staff.  A HRO (Human Resources Outsourcing) firm can supply experienced professionals to handle your company’s staff management needs from payroll and employee recruitment to benefits and policy manuals. They also ensure that you stay compliant with all relevant federal and state labor laws.

Human resources consultants offer many services to complement your existing HR policies or develop new ones:

• Payroll services are at the top of a human resource consultant’s offerings. It includes paycheck processing, tax filings, direct deposits, and year-end tax form processing.
• They can also obtain competitive rates for comprehensive benefits packages.
• A human resources consultant ensures 100% compliance with all federal and state laws.
• They create documentation for such policies as sexual harassment and minimum wage.
• To ensure the safety of the workplace and your employees, human resources consultants can develop risk management policies in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Human resources consultants: pros & cons
There are some pros and cons to hiring human resources consultants for your business. HRO firms offer consultants with years of experience, something a small or new business could benefit from. But some of the policies they implement can cost money and may only work for larger companies. You can make up some of those savings by bringing in consultants in lieu of a full-time HR director. However, you lose the personal attention in-house HR directors provide.

Also, when your organization anticipates big changes, a human resources consultant can help ease the process by detailing how it benefits the company. But they often need the help of in-house staff to directly respond to employee concerns and to gauge reaction throughout the company.

If you feel hiring a human resources consultant can benefit your HR processes, contact GHRO to receive a free quote, and learn how you can outsource you business.

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GHRO Total Solutions, a Human Resources Outsourcing firm and PEO, announced this week the addition of two new clients to its ever expanding roster: Kyliptix Solutions and Excalibur Technology.

As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), GHRO Total Solutions provides integrated services designed to streamline the cost and complexities of HR management, employee benefits, payroll, Workers’ Compensation and more. We offer this through a unique and seamless co-employment model that provides the benefits of a highly staffed HR team, without the overhead costs.

Our two newest clients are progressive organizations that understand the importance of HR, having all of the “T’s” crossed and “I’s” dotted in government compliance, HR policies and manuals, payroll administration and benefits coordination.

GHRO’s New Customers:

Kyliptix Solutions, the brainchild of William Gast, provides Software as a Service to small and mid-sized businesses. What makes them unique is that they have utility pricing — so it is a very affordable option for small companies who can’t afford to pay for the software usually sought after by large corporations. Businesses like them because the downtime for data transfer is very brief and the training time for their KIBS Business Suite is basically overnight. Kyliptix Solutions allows small to mid-sized companies to communicate better with employees at every level within the company and share information with better consistency. But mostly, the affordability is the big draw. With their focus forward approach to business solutions, partnering with GHRO was a purely natural decision.

Excalibur Technology is the only IT partner your company will ever need. Excalibur’s solutions can be customized to organizations of all sizes. From initial evaluations to installation, integration, service and support, their staff can deliver the business results you may require. They successfully support thousands of clients with technical services and projects. As your network services partner, Excalibur Technology will work closely with you and your staff and ensure that their solutions are custom tailored to meet your business needs.

Human Resources can be complex. See how easy it can be with GHRO. Your Trusted PEO. Call GHRO at 888-308-0338 or 949-797-2001 or check out our website at http://www.ghrogroup.com.

Accurate. On time. And hassle-free. That’s payroll with GHRO. Let us take the complexity out of payroll as your new payroll department. We’ll even assume the legal and financial obligations you face from federal, state and local agencies. It’s that simple.

Let GHRO help you with:

• Timely and accurate payroll preparation
• Convenient direct deposit services
• Garnishment, advances and pretax benefit deductions
• Federal and state tax compliance and administration
• Detailed payroll reports
• Online access to payroll reports

Don’t let Payroll bog you down. Call GHRO today.

Contract Transition Services

GHRO boasts more than 40 years of experience in Contract Transition Assistance. Together, we’ll help you:

• Integrate employees into a new payroll and benefits package
• Ensure employees are hired within federal, state and contract guidelines
• Acquire talent to replace employees not making the transition

Get on-site support exactly when you need it with our talented HR pros. Whether it’s a day, a week or a year, our HR experts can bring a wide range of services to your door, including:

• Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition
• Benefit and Payroll Management
• Training and Organizational Development
• Compensation Planning and Administration
• Safety and Workers Compensation Administration
• Government Compliance and Liability issues

Not ready to commit to an on-site rep? We offer phone support too, or a mix of both. Just tell us what you need and GHRO is there.

The term “audit” can make anyone nervous, particularly at tax time. GHRO, however, offers Human Resources Audits to ensure that your organization is meeting all of its legal obligations. From lunch breaks and safety posters to compliance with HIPPA, personnel forms requirements and even I-9 forms, we can reduce your risk.

Our audits provide you with a comprehensive review of all your HR practices, along with recommendations to maintain compliance with the country’s ever-changing legal rules and regulations. GRHO also provides Human Resources transactional services such as:

• Maintenance of personnel files
• Address and dependent changes
• Benefit changes
• Medical files

If you want to get out of the record keeping business, call GHRO today.

Employee Relations can be a tricky business, particularly in California. We’ve got over 50 years of experience dealing with “difficult” cases, and can handle even the most sensitive challenges, including responding to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Fair Employment Housing (DFEH) claims, as well as:

• Representation at Unemployment Insurance hearings
• Claims Management
• Affirmative Action Plans
• Corrective Action Assistance
• Sexual Harassment investigation and training
• Dispute Resolution policies and procedures
• Separation and Arbitration agreements
• Union Negotiations and Contract Administration
• Union Avoidance

Got court? Our litigation management experts employ the country’s most respected legal firms. Together we can resolve your employment issues quickly and at the lowest possible cost, whether in the courtroom or through local arbitration.

Dealing with a union? We’ve got the experience to help. We’ve successfully negotiated agreements with the Operating Engineers, California Federation of Teachers and Unite Now, to name a few.

Employee benefits can become extremely costly. We can dramatically reduce that cost by customizing a plan that will help you improve retention and recruit key staff while keeping within your budget. We offer:

• Medical
• 401(k)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Life and Accidental Death
• Employee discounts on local events
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Credit Union membership
• COBRA administration
• Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary benefits such as legal, cancer, accident and even pet insurance

If you’re looking for a complete benefits solution, call GHRO. We’ll create the right package at the right price for you.

If you’re concerned with employee retention, safety and controlling costs, then consider GHRO as your company’s strategic Safety Manager. We deliver a wide range of safety services including:

• On-site safety evaluations by certified safety pros
• Hazardous Communication Programs
• Safety handbooks
• Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
• Safety incentives
• Compliance reporting (OSHA logs)
• Back to work programs
• Safety training
• Assistance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to Workers Compensation

GHRO can provide strategic direction to bring your Workers Compensation costs down, and we’ll design workplace safety solutions to meet your unique goals and objectives.

And we’ll work with your employees and insurance companies to manage claims and to get your employees back to work! Keeping your business moving. That’s what GHRO is about.