High Road PEO, Helpside merge to boost HR services
IDAHO and UTAH, UNITED STATES — Providers of human resources solutions, High Road PEO and Helpside, have merged to create an enhanced organization dedicated to serving Idaho businesses.
According to the companies’ press release, the collaboration promises expanded services and deeper expertise while maintaining a community-focused and personalized approach.
Merger expands HR capabilities across regions
High Road PEO is a startup organization founded in 2021 to change the HR environment in those companies that strive to be outstanding. They enable employers to facilitate HR activities as they can concentrate on the main operations of the company through a combination of exceptional talent, the best software, and optimized processes.
Having a complete range of HR solutions can offer businesses, in particular, small enterprises, a way out of the administrative issues, so that the companies will have a smoother ride with their employees with the help of the High Road PEO.
On the same note, Helpside has been providing holistic PEO services to small and medium-sized companies since 1990. The services they provide are payroll, employee benefits, HR support, and workers’ compensation, all of which are custom-made to enable businesses to grow confidently and compliantly.
As companies grow, Helpside has made sure that they are willing to support the businesses to flourish, and also allow the leaders to concentrate on strategic development without having to worry about the complications of running the business.
“Our clients will benefit from a wider range of resources and with a continued strong commitment to exceptional service. We’re proud to join forces and continue investing in our community,” said Carey Cook, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of High Road PEO.
Strategic consolidation for enhanced service
The merger between High Road PEO and Helpside represents a strategic consolidation designed to create a more robust service provider.
“By combining our expertise, resources, and local knowledge, we’re able to expand our services and deliver even greater value to our clients,” Helpside notes in their LinkedIn post.
The client base directly benefits from this partnership. With the merged organization, more resources will be available, offering the businesses a one-stop shop to provide more payroll, HR, and benefits solutions.
The increased capability is to bring about more value and support, and all are supported by a common belief in delivering high-level, excellent, and high-touch customer service that promotes the growth of small businesses.
Uniting local experience with national reach
One of the key principles of the merger will be the guarantee of the maintenance of the community-oriented spirit that characterized the two companies separately.
“After working with businesses in Idaho for more than 20 years, we are excited to expand our services and solutions in the Idaho market. High Road is an exceptional company, and we are thrilled to be working with them and their clients,” said Rick Bartholomew, CEO of Helpside.
Nevertheless, with the new size and the resources, the new organization has specifically mentioned that it will remain personalized and have the same approach that made it have its initial perception.
It is a major competitive advantage in the HR field, where this ability to be broad and at the same time localized is a competitive factor.
Both companies point to the leadership to show that this merger represents an investment in the local community and not its absorption by a far-off corporate enterprise. Its operational integration will be done with some diligence within the next months so that its clients do not feel that their service is interrupted.
It is emphasized that clear communication and a smooth transition are needed, which helps to underscore the message that the main values of individual commitment and neighborhood investment stay the same.
“With similar company values and a strong commitment to high-touch customer service and small business growth, Helpside and High Road PEO are a perfect match,” High Road PEO noted.
