ADP Resources Helps Growing Company

July 27, 2007 - PRLog -- Why ADP Resource? “Going with ADP Resource was the next logical step for us. With their payroll services, ADP was already a valued business partner, and we are looking to them to help us build the HR infrastructure we need to support our aggressive growth strategy.” according to David Pedregon, owner of Dogologie.

Dogologie is dedicated to offering unique dog accessories for dogs and dog lovers. Launched in 2003 by David Pedregon as a retail store in the Texas hill country, and now with a thriving online outlet as well.  Dogologie is a mecca for all things canine, from the everyday (collars, leads) to the one-of-a-kind (doggie apparel and toys).

Part of Dogologie’s long-term strategy is to establish and grow a social networking site – a worldwide community of dog enthusiasts – at the same time that the company aggressively pursues expansion of its bricks and mortar retail operations. Short-term plans call for opening four additional stores, in Austin and San Antonio, as well as continuing to grow the e-commerce revenue through Dogologie.com.

Ultimately, David says, he wants Dogologie to have a national presence. To get there, he says, he and his company need expert advice and assistance in managing the HR issues that come with strong growth.

“We chose ADP Resource for two reasons: they have the HR expertise that we need, and their business approach and objectives are very much aligned with ours,” David says. Working with ADP, first as a payroll client, then with ADP Resource, is part of Dogologie’s broader vision of strong specialist partners enabling David to focus on his business and growth plan. They see ADP Resource’s role as helping them to evolve as an employer and to create an HR model that Dogologie can replicate as they grow and manage employees in multiple settings.

ADP Resource’s initial mission with Dogologie can be summarized in two words: infrastructure and incentive. “Establishing a strong, stable HR infrastructure – one that we can scale up as we grow – is vital for us,” David says. “What ADP Resource develops will help support the daily execution of our company’s mission, as well as the growth of our business and development of our associates. They help put the pieces in place to get all that done smoothly.”

With ADP Resource’s help and guidance, Dogologie will establish and document HR policies and procedures, create an employee handbook, develop specific job descriptions, and extend and refine their compensation levels. ADP Resource will also provide Dogologie with ongoing HR administrative and employee relations support, including recruiting and selection strategies, payroll, employee file maintenance, compliance assistance, and related tasks. Dogologie associates will also have access to powerful online tools and resources via My Resource, a secure web site developed exclusively for ADP Resource clients and employees.

Along with building the HR infrastructure comes the incentives that ADP Resource delivers, making Dogologie more attractive as an employer. For example, ADP Resource provides professional development and business skills training, which gives Dogologie associates the opportunity to sharpen their skills.  The ADP Personal Discounts program provides deals and discounts on hundreds of premium-brand products and services, and the Employee Assistance Program is a valuable resource for associates.

As Dogologie grows and adds associates, strong partnerships such as that with ADP Resource will remain essential. Dogologie will continue to need highly skilled associates, as well as relief from the HR administrative burdens that come with growth. ADP Resource provides that relief – and the presence of ADP, in David’s words, “helps our image.”

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Dogologie is dedicated to offering unique dog accessories for dogs and dog lovers. Launched in 2003 by David Pedregon as a retail store in the Texas hill country, and now with a thriving online outlet as well.  Dogologie is a mecca for all things canine, from the everyday (collars, leads) to the one-of-a-kind (doggie apparel and toys).

Website: store.dogologie.com