Human Resources

HRi - an Engage PEO Company - delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. ENGAGE PEO EXPANDS MID-ATLANTIC PRESENCE WITH THE ACQUISITION OF MARYLAND-BASED HUMAN RESOURCES INC. (HRI) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – June 3, 2024 – Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., is pleased to announce it has acquired Human Resources Inc. (HRi), a Crofton, Maryland-based PEO, serving customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. The acquisition expands Engage’s growing presence in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. and strengthens its national market position. “HRi has built a strong reputation as a trusted PEO partner for businesses in Maryland and neighboring states for over 30 years,” said Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO. This alliance brings together two organizations with similar business philosophies and people-focused client service approaches," Starkman remarked. “We are excited about the prospects this acquisition presents for Engage, allowing us to continue to expand our national presence aggressively and bring together a wealth of experience and recognized PEO expertise under one roof." HRi’s president, Tim Schaffer, shared his enthusiasm for the acquisition: "Joining forces with Engage PEO allows us to enhance our service offerings while maintaining the personalized approach that HRi clients have valued since our inception in 1990. Engage's exceptional track record of growth and success, coupled with their reputation for providing high-caliber HR expertise, will bring substantial benefits to our clients and team." Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, sharpening their competitive advantage.