A PEO, or professional employer organization, is an all-in-one, full-service HR outsourcing solution for small and midsized businesses. It takes on complicated, time-consuming tasks across benefits, HR, compliance, payroll, tax and more — giving you the freedom and confidence to spend more time where your business needs you most. With a PEO, you also gain access to high-quality benefits at competitive rates and HR expertise that can help protect your business from employment-related risks.

But did you know that there are more than 900 PEOs in the United States, representing more than 175,000 businesses and more than 4 million employees?1 With so many PEOs, it’s essential to research and partner with one that will best meet your needs.

Download our PEO Buyer’s Guide to learn more about how a PEO can make it simpler and more cost-effective to grow your business. It includes a checklist for identifying your needs and FAQs that can help prepare you for conversations with potential partners.

1NAPEO, What is a PEO, Industry Stats, 2020