BBSI PEO vs ExtensisHR

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.

ExtensisHR is a CPEO that is certified, but not endorsed, by the IRS that provides comprehensive human resources services and solutions to employers. It was founded in 1997 with headquarters in Woodbridge, NJ, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and offices in four other states. ExtensisHR serves 19 industries throughout the US with their comprehensive PEO and HRO services, including HR guidance and support, payroll, tax administration, talent management and recruiting, employee benefits, and risk and compliance management. They also offer various HR technologies, including a mobile Work Anywhere cloud-based platform. The company boasts a long list of satisfied customers in small to medium-sized businesses, who appreciate the comprehensive nature of their services and their commitment to providing complete HR solutions. They offer three service options, or "solutions," on their website but do not share pricing. Prospective clients must submit a form to be contacted for a quote. They are certified by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC), whose accreditation is considered the gold standard for PEO reliability and financial assurance.