BBSI vs Paychex

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.

Paychex is a leading supplier of comprehensive human capital management systems for payroll, employee benefits, human resources, retirement plans, and business insurance services in the US and Northern Europe. Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) was founded in 1971 and has more than 730,000 client companies, mostly small to medium-sized businesses but also larger businesses. They are considered one of the top companies in their field, claiming to pay 1 in 12 employees in the private sector. They offer three package categories tailored to fit a business's size and needs, with flexible payment options. They also boast easy-to-use online services and expert consultants that ensure proper federal and state compliance and can get you valuable tax credits and phone and online support. Paychex services vary according to the organization's needs and size, with a base monthly cost of $39 plus $5 per employee.