Word & BrownWelcome to the Word & Brown / CPEhr webpage. Here you will find a variety of helpful information, from the Producer’s Agreement you will need to receive quotes and commissions to the latest electronic forms used to generate a quote.


employeesWith 15,000 serviced employees and hundreds of client worksites nationwide, CPEhr is one of the largest, independently owned PEOs (Professional Employer Organization). The flexibility afforded to our being a privately held corporation enables CPEhr to provide personalized services within the structure of a large corporation.

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The History of CPEhr

employeeThe company was founded in 1982 to meet the growing employment challenges facing California employers. Today, processing over $300 million in revenues annually, CPEhr employs over 90 corporate professionals in the areas of Labor Law Compliance, Safety and Risk Management, Employee Benefits Administration, Payroll and Tax Accounting.

Why Choose CPEhr

Unlike national competitors, CPEhr provides a high-touch delivery of service, actually doing the administrative work for our clients rather than directing our clients to a self-service online environment.

employeesCPEhr’s philosophy is to create long-term relationships with its clients and become a real partner to their business. We serve as a valuable asset to assist in our client’s success by keeping their employees happy and their bottom line safe.

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Audio Presentation

Preston GouldBuild your book of business! In just 22 minutes, Senior Business Consultant Preston Gould explains how Human Resources Outsourcing and PEOs can help you grow your business.

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(audio also available on CD. Please email pgould@cpehr.com for information)

In today’s economic climate, CPEhr offers several unique advantages for its clients:

  • Word & Brown Relationship Two industry leaders working to expand their service offering and better serve the marketplace.
  • Longevity A quarter century of perfecting our service offering; providing businesses a stable company they can count on in the years to come.
  • Proven Service Track Record Stable finances and longevity do not necessarily equate to good HR practices. CPEhr’s team of licensed HR, Risk and Financial professionals has a proven track record of high-quality (monitored with customer surveys), high touch service.
  • Size and Diversity of Client Base Our large and diverse client base, serving a wide range of industries, insulates CPEhr from fluctuations within any particular market and dilutes the risk over many industries.
  • Local Market Presence As California regulations differ greatly from federal guidelines, having a unique knowledge of stringent California-specific laws is critical. CPEhr’s local corporate office ensures quicker response time and, for southern California-based companies, onsite presence.
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