BBSI vs Deel

BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) is a PEO founded in 1972, starting out as a staffing company. BBSI, which is also its symbol on NASDAQ, is headquartered in Vancouver, WA. It provides its services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) spanning eight industries. They serve all 50 states in the US, with offices in 14 states. Their services include business strategy, HR consultation, risk and safety, payroll administration, workers' compensation, staffing and recruitment, employee benefits, retirement benefits, and various technology solutions. With a team of people who meet with clients on-site to understand their culture and dedication to establishing a safe workplace, BBSI provides businesses with customized services. They do not specify plans or pricing on their website, preferring prospective clients to contact them so that they can "create a pricing structure that fits their needs." They are certified by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC), whose accreditation is considered the gold standard for PEO reliability and financial assurance. They have repeatedly earned the yearly "Great Place to Work" certification.

Deel is a San Francisco-based HR services company that was founded in 2019. The company's primary focus is to provide simplified hiring, payroll, and compliance services to businesses with international workforces. Although their Employer of Record (EOR), global payroll, and contractor hiring services are their main features, Deel began offering a US-based PEO in September 2023. This service streamlines workforce management needs specifically for companies operating within the US, including everything from payroll and taxes to compliance, hiring, risk mitigation, training, and benefits. It caters to the needs of both local companies and international ones that are looking to expand their operations in the US. Deel PEO offers a range of services to manage benefits, payroll, and HR-related procedures for your company while you focus on your daily operations. With their user-friendly interface and dedicated customer support, smaller businesses can rely on Deel to handle everything efficiently. However, as Deel PEO is a very new service, they have not yet received any awards or accolades. That being said, they are a member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organization (NAPEO) and have joined the organization even before they began operating their national PEO services. They are not yet certified by the IRS, nor are they accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC). As a payroll services company, they have not received accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and have a B- rating from them. They enjoy an excellent client experience for their established HR and EOR products.