Guide
How to Build a Business Case for PEO Services
PEO
Get the resource for free
Win leadership buy-in with a compelling business case for PEO services
HR and payroll leaders often know when it’s time for a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). But convincing executives isn’t always easy. While you see the risks of outdated processes and compliance gaps, leadership may believe the “status quo” is good enough.
This guide gives you the tools to change that narrative. Learn how to speak the language of the boardroom, quantify the cost of inaction, and present a clear, data-backed proposal that leadership can’t ignore.
What you’ll learn
Inside this guide, you’ll get a proven framework to build a business case for PEO services in seven clear steps. You’ll discover how to:
-
Identify and document pain points with audits, feedback, and performance analysis
-
Quantify the cost of inaction to show the financial risks of waiting
-
Tie PEO benefits to business goals with problem → impact → solution framing
-
Estimate ROI with cost breakdowns and savings models
-
Tailor your pitch to executives like the CEO, CFO, and CLO
-
Address common objections with pre-prepared responses
-
Present a winning case with visual aids, case studies, and rollout steps
Before Deel, hiring in a new state meant increasing our risk of compliance issues. By ensuring we stay compliant, Deel PEO not only saves us money but also alleviates our mental load.
—Andy Cloyd,
CEO & Co-founder, Superfiliate
Why this PEO business case builder matters
PEO adoption can deliver measurable results:
-
2x faster growth
-
27% ROI on cost savings alone
-
50% lower risk of going out of business
-
12% higher employee retention
With the right business case, results like these can be yours. This guide helps you position PEO services as a strategic investment, not just an operational change.
Ready to get leadership buy-in?
Download your free copy of How to Build a Business Case for PEO Services and start building a proposal that drives approval, accelerates growth, and strengthens compliance.
FAQs
What is a PEO, and why should I consider one?
A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a co-employment partner that manages payroll, compliance, benefits, and HR operations in the US. It helps companies cut costs, reduce risk, and scale faster across the country. But not all PEOs are created equally.
Learn how Deel PEO is different from competitors with in-house expertise, fully-owned operations, and exclusive access to Aetna International plans.
Who should download this guide?
Payroll managers, HR leaders, and finance professionals who need to build a business case and present it to executives.
What will I gain from this guide?
You’ll get a ready-to-use framework to identify inefficiencies, calculate ROI, address objections, and present a compelling case for leadership approval.
Does this guide promote Deel only?
No — it’s designed to help you build a business case for PEO services in general. However, you’ll also see how Deel’s PEO solution delivers proven results.