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Pros and Cons of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) Why a “Virtual PEO” May be the Better Option

Emerson Consulting Group

While it’s impossible to identify in advance where a given employer’s rates would be if placed directly, we can reaffirm our guideline: 80% of employers’ premiums generally fall within ± 1-3% of the PEO rate, and the other 20% differ wildly, either higher or lower. The ROI Comparison Rationale. Here’s where the rubber meets the road.