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Free Buyer's Report · 2026

PEO 101

Considering a PEO but unsure what you would actually hand over? Engage PEO's PEO 101 explains co-employment in plain terms, answers the NAPEO FAQs on control, compliance and benefits, and shows how PEOs differ from staffing firms. Read it before your first provider conversation.

  • NAPEO-sourced FAQs
  • Co-employment explained
  • PEO vetting tips
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What You Will Learn

What's inside the guide

  • A clear explanation of what a PEO does and which employee-related responsibilities it can take off your plate.
  • How co-employment works, including how a client service agreement divides duties between the PEO and your business.
  • Why business owners keep full control of operations, and which tasks typically stay with the client company.
  • The key differences between a PEO, an employee leasing company, and a temporary staffing service.
  • Practical due diligence steps for vetting a PEO, from audited financial statements to state licensing and credit references.