In recent years the trend to outsourcing has led many organizations to seek new ways to remove costs and associated tasks from the company.

The Professional Employment Organization (PEO) business, also sometimes called the Business Employment Organization (BPO) is a direct result of that interest. Generically, it is an employee leasing operation. It acts as a third party, finding, qualifying and hiring employees which are then sent to work for client companies.

This solution to staffing matters works especially well for small and mid-sized companies. Unlike temporary employee providers, PEOs cater to the long-term or ”permanent” employee needs of companies. They work closely with the client company to create a customized plan of action and service package.

Companies which need staff but do not want to handle human resources management are rapidly discovering this resource, which gives them a huge productivity boost through relief from both the time and trouble of handling staffing and related matters.

Extensive explanations, examples, and other industry background can be found at www.peo.com and www.napeo.org.