PEO vs. broker

PEOs and HR platforms both promise payroll, workers' comp, and health benefits in one place. Here's what each bundle actually contains, what bundling costs you, and when unbundling wins.

Gusto, TriNet, and an independent broker aren't three versions of the same thing — they're three different relationships. Here's how each one handles health benefits, and how to choose.

A PEO broker helps companies shop for and enroll in a PEO — and is typically paid by the PEO they place you with. Here's what they do, how they differ from a benefits broker, and the questions to ask.

PEOs simplify HR and benefits administration, but the bundled pricing often hides costs employers don't see. Here's what to look for in the total cost picture.

Gusto, ADP, Rippling, and similar HR platforms have benefits offerings, but most aren't PEOs. Here's what's actually different and what employers should know before relying on platform-included benefits.

PEOs bundle HR and benefits into one outsourced solution. Independent brokers focus on benefits specifically. Here's how the two models actually differ and which fits your business.

PEOs simplify HR and benefits for small businesses through co-employment. Here's what they do, how they work, and why many growing companies eventually move on.