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Free Buyer's Report · 2026

The Complete Guide to Evaluating & Switching PEOs

Wondering whether your PEO still keeps up with your growth? Justworks' guide pairs a partner-selection checklist with a six-step transition plan, covering cancellation terms, the data your new provider needs and how a parallel payroll run catches errors before you go live. Download it to plan your switch with fewer surprises.

  • Six-Step Transition Plan
  • PEO Selection Checklist
  • Service Comparison Table
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What You Will Learn

What's inside the guide

  • Clear warning signs that your current PEO is no longer keeping pace with your growing team.
  • A side-by-side services comparison covering support, pricing transparency, software, and employee self-onboarding.
  • A practical checklist for judging PEOs on flexibility, cost savings, and access to global talent.
  • A six-step switching plan, from reviewing contract cancellation terms to closing out your old provider.
  • Guidance on gathering payroll data, running a parallel payroll, and archiving records to avoid retrieval fees.