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Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) (NASDAQ: BBSI) is a human resources consulting and business services company that operates as one of the largest professional employer organizations (PEOs) in the United States. News about BBSI often centers on its business management solutions, which combine human resource outsourcing, payroll processing, employee benefits, workers’ compensation coverage, risk management, workplace safety programs, and staffing services for clients across all 50 states.
Investors and business owners following BBSI news can expect regular updates on financial performance, including quarterly earnings releases that discuss revenues, gross billings, worksite employee metrics, workers’ compensation expense, and capital allocation decisions such as dividends and stock repurchase programs. The company frequently announces conference calls to review its results and provide management commentary on key performance metrics.
BBSI also issues news related to branch expansion and market development. Recent announcements have highlighted the opening of physical branch locations in markets such as Dallas, Chicago, and Nashville, as well as leadership appointments like a regional vice president for Northern California. These stories emphasize the company’s strategy of combining a national network with locally supported solutions delivered by on-the-ground teams.
Another recurring theme in BBSI’s news flow is technology and HRIS innovation. The launch of the Employee File Cabinet HRIS module within the BBSI Client Portal, developed in collaboration with Box, showcases the company’s efforts to centralize and secure employee document management and to unify HR-related information across systems.
Culture and recognition also appear in BBSI’s news, including its repeated Great Place To Work® Certification based on employee feedback. For investors, clients, and prospective partners, the BBSI news feed provides insight into financial trends, geographic expansion, technology initiatives, and the company’s people-focused culture.
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has announced a loss portfolio transfer (LPT) agreement, effectively eliminating $116 million of outstanding workers’ compensation claims obligations incurred between February 1, 2014, and December 31, 2017. This transaction reduces BBSI’s liabilities by approximately 27%. The renewal of its fronted insurance program includes a decrease in loss retention from $5 million to $3 million per occurrence and a multiyear commitment until 2022. These changes are expected to result in an increase of around $48 million in unrestricted cash and investments.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has launched myBBSI™, a proprietary HR and payroll processing system enhancing client accessibility and control. This innovative platform allows for end-to-end payroll management, employee administration, and self-service features, accessible from any device. The project involved extensive development hours and significant financial investment, representing a key advancement in BBSI's technology offerings. According to CEO Gary Kramer, myBBSI will accelerate growth by improving support for existing clients and expanding into new verticals.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) reported a 6% increase in gross billings for Q1 2020, totaling $1.44 billion. Net revenues rose slightly to $219.1 million, up from $218.2 million year-over-year. However, the company reported a net loss of $3.4 million or $(0.45) per diluted share, worsening from a net loss of $2.3 million or $(0.31) per diluted share in Q1 2019. BBSI maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. Due to COVID-19 uncertainties, the company has withdrawn its full-year outlook.