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BBSI

National PEO
Vancouver, WA·Founded 1965·1-2000 employees
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All 50
States Served
6
Services
5
Industries
1-2000
Employees

About BBSI

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: BBSI) Professional Employer Organization headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. With roots going back to 1951 and formal incorporation in 1965, BBSI has evolved from a staffing firm into one of the most distinctive PEOs in the United States. With $1.24 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue (December 2025) and more than 8,100 PEO clients served across all 50 states, BBSI differentiates itself through a branch-based, high-touch local service model. Each client is assigned to a Business Unit team — a small group of local HR, risk management, and business strategy professionals who work directly with that client on an ongoing basis, visiting their locations and developing deep knowledge of their business. BBSI operates approximately 60 branches nationwide, delivering the personal attention of a regional PEO at the scale of a national provider. The company is particularly strong in workers compensation risk management and workplace safety, with a track record of helping clients reduce injury rates and insurance costs through proactive on-site programs. BBSI serves businesses of all sizes across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and professional services.

Certification Status

Not IRS CPEO Certified

BBSI does not currently hold IRS CPEO certification. This does not necessarily indicate a problem — many reputable PEOs operate without it. We recommend verifying their financial stability, NAPEO membership, and state licensing directly.

Why businesses choose BBSI

✓Local Business Unit model — a dedicated team of HR, risk, and strategy professionals assigned to your account
✓Publicly traded (NASDAQ: BBSI) with $1.24B revenue and 8,100+ PEO clients across all 50 states
✓Industry-leading workers compensation and workplace safety programs — proactive and on-site
✓Approximately 60 branches nationwide — local presence with national scale
✓Business strategy consulting included alongside standard HR and payroll services
✓Serves all industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics
✓Over 70 years of business services experience

Company Details

Headquarters
Vancouver, WA
Founded
1965
Employees Served
1-2000
CPEO Certified
No
Coverage
Nationwide
Company Type
National PEO

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Pros & Cons

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Pros
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Local Business Unit model
A dedicated local team visits your business, learns your operations, and provides ongoing strategic support.
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Risk management depth
One of the strongest workers comp and workplace safety programs in the PEO industry — proactive and on-site.
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Publicly traded stability
$1.24B revenue and NASDAQ listing provide financial transparency and institutional accountability.
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National scale, local feel
60+ branches and 8,100+ clients — genuine local presence across all 50 states.
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Strategy consulting included
Business Unit teams provide business strategy advisory support beyond standard PEO services.
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Cons
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Less tech-forward
Platform is functional but not as modern or self-serve as newer tech-first PEOs like Rippling or Justworks.
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No transparent pricing
Custom-quoted only — no published rates available online.
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Physical location focus
The local branch model shines for businesses with physical locations; less differentiated for fully remote workforces.
PEO Authority Editorial Note

BBSI is the right PEO for businesses that want local, hands-on service from a team that truly knows their operation. The Business Unit model is genuinely different from how most PEOs operate, and it resonates especially with construction, manufacturing, and field-service businesses where on-site risk management matters. Best for: companies in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and trades that value relationship-driven service and proactive safety programs over self-serve technology.

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