The BGL Business Services Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry.

The Professional Employer Organization industry has reached an inflection point in growth and market penetration, as regulatory complexity and an improving labor market fuel demand for outsourced services in a largely untapped small and medium-sized business market. Fragmentation and strong secular tailwinds are attracting capital inflows and driving up valuations.

Industry executives and investors share insight on the recent breakout in growth and valuations, as well future prospects for the sector in our spotlight survey.