Barrett Business Services, Inc. Announces Second Increase in Stock Repurchase Program

PORTLAND, Ore., June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

The Barrett Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBSI) board of directors has

authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 250,000 common shares under

the Company's stock repurchase program from time to time in open market

purchases. This action increases the total number of common shares authorized

for repurchase from 450,000 to 700,000.

William W. Sherertz, President and Chief Executive Officer stated that:

"This action reflects our continuing belief that the company's stock

represents an outstanding investment opportunity at current price levels."

Barrett Business Services, Inc. is a human resource management company

with offices in ten states.
SOURCE Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.barrettbusiness.com
Company News On-Call: http: //www.prnewswire.com/comp/082187.html or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 082187
CONTACT: William W. Sherertz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Barrett Business Services, Inc., 503-220-0988

Released June 16, 2000