Jaynee Sindledecker completes payroll certification program.

People Lease is proud to announce that Jaynee Sindledecker, Payroll Specialist, has completed the Foundations of Payroll Certification program of the American Payroll Association, the first of the two most prestigious certifications offered by the national organization. APA certifications are valuable, objective credentials that verify a specific level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession.

A People Lease employee since 2010, Sindledecker is the company’s first associate to receive the APA certification. Her responsibilities include new hire reporting, credit union enrollment and 401(k) deduction setup and payment processsing. Sindledecker will begin preparation for the Certified Payroll Professional certification, the American Payroll Association’s highest certification offered to payroll professionals.

Congratulations Jaynee!

Lois Sellers receives the Travelers Superstar award for the Second Quarter 2012

People Lease and Account Services Group are pleased to announce Lois Sellers has received the "Travelers Insurance Superstar Award". This award is presented by the Travelers Select Accounts team, which stated Lois's knowledge of products and systems, her cheerful attitude and her dependability are just a few of the characteristics that made Lois the obvious choice for the Travelers Superstar of the Quarter Award.

A People Lease employee since July 2011, Lois is the staff customer service agent who is also licensed in property, casualty, and life & health. Lois is known for great customer service and being highly customer oriented. Lois attributes her success over the years to a genuine desire to ensure that her customers are all receiving premier insurance care. Lois brings over 15 years of experience in the corporate, billing, accounting and customer service industry. Lois is originally from Louisville, Kentucky and moved to Mississippi two years ago to pursue her career in the insurance industry. Lois' dedication and commitment to our clients gives them the peace of mind knowing their insurance needs are always handled timely and professionally. She enjoys traveling, bicycling, the outdoors, and spending time with friends.

Congratulations Lois! Thank you for all you do for Account Services Group, our insurance carriers, and especially your customers!

People Lease Service

Businesses succeed or fail based on one very important factor: service. Here at People Lease, we consider our success to be a direct result of the hard work we put into keeping our customers happy.

At People Lease we handle the back-office chores associated with employee administration. We provide companies with services like payroll, benefits, retirement, and deal with making sure our customers stay compliant with federal and state regulations. To do this effectively we work closely with our clients to make sure their needs are always met.

We know that every business is unique with its own unique problems. We service clients both large and small. No matter what size the company is, our staff is completely dedicated to providing perfect service. Our clients know that the well-being of their employees is one of the most important aspects of a successful business and we know that any difficulty will affect an employee’s peace of mind. That’s why any small problem is a big deal to us.

At the end of the day, People Lease clients know that we’re there for them. Our clients can always pick up the phone and talk to one of our payroll specialists and get personalized solutions to their employee administration concerns. If you want more information on what we can do for your company call us today at 601-987-3025.

Disaster Recovery Plans

With hurricane season on its way, small business owners might want to find the time to think about their disaster recovery plans. Of course, businesses should always be prepared for disasters at any time. You never know when you could be faced with flood, fire, accidents, or even computer malfunction.

Having a good plan in place can significantly reduce the costs incurred and can be the deciding factor in your company's survival in the event of a disaster.

To start on your disaster recovery plan, first you need to find out what events are most likely to cause disruption in your business and plan accordingly.

Over the years more and more businesses have begun to rely on computers to run their business. As a result, businesses need to develop effective back-up and recovery strategies to reduce the impact of disruptive events. Keeping your records backed-up and secure are essential to any disaster recovery plan. Many businesses use on-site or remote backup drives to keep their data secure. A newer option is cloud computing, where your information is stored via the internet. Look around to see what's right for your business.

Another factor to think of is how you will access the data in the event of an emergency. Will you need an alternate worksite or will employees be able to do their work from home? Will communication be disrupted?

Of course, the most important part of any disaster recovery plan is the safety of employees and patrons. Make sure employees are well-trained in what to do in case of emergency.

Here at People Lease, Hurricane Katrina was a definite eye-opener in the importance of disaster recovery plans. We would be glad to share our experiences with any business owners looking to make their own plan. Contact us anytime at 601-987-3025.

People Lease recognizes employee appointments

People Lease, a full service employee administration firm in Ridgeland, MS, is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Bowers and Fran Flood to the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership’s 2011 Chairman’s Council. The Chairman’s Council is made up of the elite Ambassadors who have best involved themselves in activities and events which grow the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.

Paul Bowers

A People Lease employee since 2005, Paul Bowers specializes in tailoring employee administration services to the needs of any enterprise, large or small. He cultivates new business, while providing existing clients with continuing support and guidance. This includes periodic assessment of client needs, coaching clients on new technology that may improve efficiency and, of course, the resolution of any service issues a client may have. Paul is also a full-service Mississippi licensed insurance agent for life and health, property and casualty, and major medical.  Paul serves as Sergeant of Arms for the Downtown Jackson Rotary Club and Chairman of the Ambassadors for the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.

Paul lives in Madison with his wife, Margaret.  He enjoys working in his yard in his spare time.

Fran Flood

Fran Flood is vice president of Account Services Group, where she has worked since 2001. She specializes in the administration of life and health, dental, and short-term insurance plans for individuals and groups. She is a full-service Mississippi licensed insurance agent for most insurance carries operating in the state. In addition to being an Ambassador with the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, Fran is also a Chamber member of Flowood, Rankin County, Madison City, and Madison County. She is a member of the Madison/Ridgeland Rotary, the Professional Women’s Association, the Jackson Association of Health Underwriters, the National Association of Health Underwriters, and the Madison County Women’s Council.

Fran resides in Madison with her husband, Ralph Flood. They enjoy taking trips on the weekends, especially to watch New Orleans Saints games.  The couple has five children and six grandchildren.