Barrett Business Services, Inc. BBSI

Company Overview

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is a U.S.-based provider of business management solutions focused primarily on small and mid-sized businesses. The company operates in the professional employer organization (PEO) and staffing industries, delivering integrated services that combine human resources outsourcing, payroll administration, workers’ compensation coverage, risk management, recruiting, and staffing support. BBSI’s business model centers on helping clients manage employment-related functions while improving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The company’s primary revenue drivers are its Professional Employer Services and Staffing Services operations. Through its co-employment model, BBSI assumes certain administrative employer responsibilities while client companies retain operational control of their workforce. BBSI serves a broad range of industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, retail, and professional services. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company evolved from a regional staffing provider into a national workforce management and PEO platform with a strong emphasis on localized client support and risk mitigation expertise.