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10 Critical Questions to Ask Your PEO

Choosing the right professional employer organization (PEO) is hard. There are many PEOs out there and it can be a challenge to truly understand the differences among them to pinpoint the right PEO for you.

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Guide to Employee Mental Health

More and more, organizations are raising awareness and reducing stigma around the challenges that impact more than 1 in 5 adults in the United States. It is important to recognize the reality of mental illness within our communities and workplaces.

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Guide to Financial Wellness

Financial wellness is critical to employee's health and mental stability with financial literacy at the center. We at Aspen HR encourage you to share these articles as part of your financial literacy program...

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The Qualities of Great Managers and How to Develop Them
Employee Well-Being

The Qualities of Great Managers and How to Develop Them

August 25, 2022
hink about your favorite manager. Now think about what made them your favorite. Try to think about, for you, what make up the qualities of great managers. Was it the success you earned while working...
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Making the Most of Job Interviews
Thought Leadership

Making the Most of Job Interviews

August 18, 2022
Anytime you’re looking to fill a role, time is money. So it’s important to make sure you make the most out of job interviews by maximizing the value of the time spent with each candidate.
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HR’s Role in (Financial) Wellbeing
Employee Well-Being

HR’s Role in (Financial) Wellbeing

August 10, 2022
Last week we wrote about HR's role in employee wellbeing, workplace stress, mental health issues, and an integrated approach to treating the body and mind. This week, we focus on financial wellbeing and how HR...
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One of HR’s Most Important Roles: Employee Wellbeing
Employee Well-Being

One of HR’s Most Important Roles: Employee Wellbeing

August 3, 2022
HR has a vital role in bringing insights to leadership regarding employee wellbeing. An employee's mindset to resisting change, company growth, and workplace stress can lead to burnout, mental health issues, disengagement, or resignation.
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What Employers Should Know About CalSavers and Retirement Plans
Retirement

What Employers Should Know About CalSavers and Retirement Plans

July 28, 2022
The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program was created by legislation to help ensure that all employed by a California employer have access to a retirement savings plan through payroll deduction.
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Should You Revise Your Equity Refresh Program?
Benefits

Should You Revise Your Equity Refresh Program?

July 21, 2022
Many companies face challenges when hiring and retaining key talent. When budgets are constrained, adding equity grants as part of compensation packages can help attract and keep key employees on your team.
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Executive Compensation and Benchmarking: What Employers Need to Know
Benefits

Executive Compensation and Benchmarking: What Employers Need to Know

July 14, 2022
Today's hiring environment is challenging for employers, as is keeping employees on your team versus joining a competitor.
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Remote Work: An Expected Benefit for New Job Candidates
Employee Well-Being

Remote Work: An Expected Benefit for New Job Candidates

July 7, 2022
Is remote work the ‘new normal’ at your company? If not, it's important for you to note that many companies have transitioned to remote operations entirely since the start of COVID-19.
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Leaving a Job When You Have a 401(k) Loan
Retirement

Leaving a Job When You Have a 401(k) Loan

June 30, 2022
Situations that require funding, such as medical emergencies, home repairs, bills, and more.
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Indicators of Financial Wellness: How Do You Score?
Benefits Retirement

Indicators of Financial Wellness: How Do You Score?

June 24, 2022
Financial wellness is a state of being where you are in control of your personal finances. Financial wellness means you can cover expenses and save for future goals.
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5 Questions to Ask Your Employer About Your Retirement
Retirement

5 Questions to Ask Your Employer About Your Retirement

June 16, 2022
As you get closer to retirement, you’ll have many questions to answer, and the answers will differ based on where you work and the timing of your retirement. As a result, it’s best to contact...
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6 Tips for Achieving Financial Wellness
Employee Well-Being

6 Tips for Achieving Financial Wellness

June 9, 2022
Financial wellness is a state of being in which you are living a healthy economic life and feel good about your financial situation. It is also an essential part of taking care of yourself and...
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4 Tips for Managing Debt
Retirement

4 Tips for Managing Debt

June 2, 2022
Managing debt is a natural part of life. Whether you use a credit card, own a home, drive a car, or paying for school, there are few people who can afford to pay those big-ticket...
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The Ripple Effect of Mental Wellbeing
Employee Well-Being Thought Leadership

The Ripple Effect of Mental Wellbeing

May 25, 2022
May is Mental Health Month and each year more community groups and organizations are using this time to raise awareness and reduce stigma around the challenges that impact more than 1 in 5 adults in...
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A Personal Tribute to Mental Health Awareness
Employee Well-Being

A Personal Tribute to Mental Health Awareness

May 19, 2022
Here at AspenHR, employee mental health is a very important and personal initiative to us.
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How to Fight Burnout
Employee Well-Being

How to Fight Burnout

May 12, 2022
This year has been both physically and mentally draining. We’ve had to adapt to remote work, juggle careers and homeschooling, miss out on important celebrations and milestones, and distance ourselves from friends and family.
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5 Ways To Cope With Health Anxiety
Employee Well-Being

5 Ways To Cope With Health Anxiety

May 5, 2022
When it comes to your health, it’s natural to occasionally experience some level of concern. Whether you’ve noticed a new mole or want to make sure your blood sugar falls within a healthy range, paying...
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What To Know About Emotional Support Animals
Employee Well-Being

What To Know About Emotional Support Animals

April 28, 2022
Have you ever noticed a dog in your apartment complex even though your building forbids them? If so, you may be wondering what’s different about these particular animals.
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How To Prevent Outside Stress From Interfering With Workplace Wellness
Employee Well-Being

How To Prevent Outside Stress From Interfering With Workplace Wellness

April 21, 2022
As a behavioral health therapist that often works with professionals in high-performing careers, a question I hear a lot lately from my patients is: “How am I supposed to focus on work when I’m so distracted?”
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8 Ways To Support A Loved One Struggling With Their Mental Health
Employee Well-Being

8 Ways To Support A Loved One Struggling With Their Mental Health

April 14, 2022
In 2019, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimated that one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. That’s over 51.5 million Americans, even pre-pandemic.
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3 Reasons Why Mental Health Matters to Employers
Employee Well-Being

3 Reasons Why Mental Health Matters to Employers

April 11, 2022
Mental health is essential to a person's well-being, family, and interpersonal relationships and significantly impacts their ability to live a full and productive life. While mental health is often overlooked as a public health issue,...
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Top Financial Tools to Use in 2022
Employee Well-Being

Top Financial Tools to Use in 2022

March 31, 2022
Personal finance tools, like software programs, mobile apps, and tracking sheets come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You can use them to track your budget and goals, your retirement and investment portfolios, and...
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ESG Compliance and Business Risk
Compliance

ESG Compliance and Business Risk

March 25, 2022
Investors choosing to 'do good' through ESG investing assume (and trust) that the fund has done its due diligence on the companies represented. However, investors are becoming more aware of companies that 'look good' but...
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Retirement At Every Age: How Much Do You Need to Have Saved?
Retirement Benefits

Retirement At Every Age: How Much Do You Need to Have Saved?

March 17, 2022
This is a question that many people don’t even think about until it’s potentially too late. If you are in your 20s, 30s, or 40s now is the time to establish good habits with putting...
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ESG Monitoring: Why Funds Must Practice What They Preach
Benefits

ESG Monitoring: Why Funds Must Practice What They Preach

March 10, 2022
ESG assets represent more than $40 trillion globally and expect to rise to $50 trillion by 2025, according to Bloomberg. While that number is increasing, some ESG fund tags are being removed for reasons the...
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What’s New in 2022? What Every Retirement Saver Needs to Know
Retirement

What’s New in 2022? What Every Retirement Saver Needs to Know

March 3, 2022
2022 will have significant financial distinctions from 2021 that affect almost every retiree and retirement saver to some extent. For example, you’ll notice modifications in your tax rates and deductions, as well as changes to...
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5 Biggest Nutrition Myths Busted
Thought Leadership

5 Biggest Nutrition Myths Busted

February 24, 2022
Guest blog by One Medical As outdated marketing slogans about getting “beach body ready” ramp up this summer it’s important to stay vigilant about separating fact from fiction when it comes to nutrition. The truth...
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Why an ESG Fund’s Commitment to DEI Can’t Wait
Compliance

Why an ESG Fund’s Commitment to DEI Can’t Wait

February 17, 2022
COVID-19 and social turbulence have dominated the past few years, and likely the world will never be the same. Adaptive working and the implications for women and other underrepresented groups haven't been positive before or...
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How to talk to your CFO about fertility benefits
Benefits

How to talk to your CFO about fertility benefits

February 10, 2022
As an HR leader, you’ve likely noticed the growing demand for fertility benefits in the workplace. You’re not alone in that observation — the numbers tell a similar story.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Primary Care Provider Could Help With
Benefits Employee Well-Being

5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Primary Care Provider Could Help With

February 3, 2022
Over the last few decades, healthcare has become increasingly more specialized and fragmented. Gone are the days of the single town doctor; nowadays, you can find a different specialist for almost every part of the...
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HUB Mental Health Article

Employers Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

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Employee Mental Health PDF

6 Best Practices for Addressing Employee Mental Health Needs

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Entrepreneurship Boom

The economy's lasting start-up boom

Axios

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New Retirement Rules 2023; 401k Changes in 2023

New Retirement Rules: How Your IRA and 401(k) Are Changing in 2023 and Beyond

CNET

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7 NAPEO Members Recognized on Inc. Magazine's List of 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses

Yahoo Finance

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AspenHR in Inc 5000

AspenHR Named #3 in PEO and Recognized for 580% Growth

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Why Human Resource Management

What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Human Resource Management

on Inc.

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COVID Workplace

COVID-19 Did a Number on the Workforce – and the Workplace

on US News

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What Employees Want at a Job

The Top 6 Things Employees Want in Their Next Job

on Gallup

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USA Today HR Article

How do I address salary discrepancies? Ask HR

on USA Today

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InSync PEO Podcast

InSync PEO Podcast: AspenHR CEO Mark Sinatra on the Second Time Around

by Kirk Flagg

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VS Helping Startups

ESG and HR: How Investment Funds Can Comply

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VS Helping Startups

How VCs Can Help Startups Set (and Meet) ESG Goals

on HBR

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ESG

ESG Funds Managing $1 Trillion Are Stripped of Sustainable Tag by Morningstar

on Bloomberg

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HR Primer Managers Guide

HR Primer for Emerging Managers

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About
May McClelland

Managing Director of Operations

May brings over 21 years of PEO experience to Aspen HR. She began in the industry as a payroll professional and held a variety of positions throughout several PEOs as a new client Implementation Specialist, Mid-Market Payroll & Implementation Manager, and most recently, Director of Implementation at Engage PEO. She joined at start-up of Engage in 2012 to lead and grow the implementation department, directly contributing to the quick growth of the company to over 40,000 worksite employees in 10 years.

May graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BS in Psychobiology, has held a Certified Payroll Professional designation since 2009, and is an American Payroll Association member.

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Mark Sinatra is the CEO of Aspen HR where he leads the strategic direction and growth of the company. Prior to Aspen HR, Mark was CEO of Staff One HR where he led the company through a period of substantial growth highlighted by achieving the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for four years in a row, and сulminating in Staff One HR’s sale to its largest privately-held competitor, Oasis Outsourcing, in December 2017. Mark oversaw the Western half of the country for Oasis Outsourcing until its sale to Paychex for $1.3bn in December 2018. Prior to his leadership experience in the HR industry, Mark worked as a consultant and investment banker.

Actively involved in his community and industry, Mark has served as a Board director for NAPEO and ESAC and two non-profit organizations. He is also an active member of Young Presidents’ Association.

Mark is an MBA graduate of the Wharton School of Business, and holds a BA in Economics from Fordham University. He has earned the SHRM-CP designation, is a Certified Predictive Index analyst, and is a graduate of the Stagen Integral Leadership Academy.

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Jenny serves as the COO and is a Co-Founder of Aspen. Prior to joining Aspen, Jenny was Vice President at Ambrose, now known as TriNet Financial Services. Jenny co-led the Bay Area market development for TriNet’s PEO product that specifically focused on the alternative investment industry.

Jenny was previously in KPMG’s asset management group that provided audit, tax, and consulting services for numerous alternative investment firms.

Jenny earned her BS in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting from San Francisco State University College of Business. She currently serves as Co-Chair for Help For Children’s West Coast Executive Committee, a global foundation, supported by the alternative asset management industry. Jenny also co-founded the Pacific Alternative Investment Group in February of 2016.

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Chief Financial Officer

Jeff serves as CFO for AspenHR where he is responsible for overseeing the finance, treasury, and risk & compliance teams. Jeff joined AspenHR in 2018 and brings over 12 years of experience serving and consulting with clients across the asset management and professional services industry.

Before joining Aspen, Jeff spent his first nine years in KPMG’s financial services group and later joined Standish Management as Vice President of Finance. Jeff earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the AICPA.

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Jeanine Schottler is the Managing Director of HR and Client Services for Aspen. Jeanine brings over 20 years of experience, serving in both corporate HR and outsourced capacities.

Before joining Aspen, Jeanine served as the Director of HR Services at Oasis Outsourcing where her teams were responsible for delivering HR services to over 5,000 client organizations and 250,000 worksite employees. During her tenure, Jeanine gained experience in acquisition integration and scaling service operations. She holds a Masters in Organizational Performance and Change from Colorado State University and has earned SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and PHRca designations.

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Rowena Baginski

AspenHR Board Director

Rowena manages all aspects of operations for the firm including, HR, benefits, IT infrastructure and recruiting. For our clients, Rowena specializes in designing and implementing corporate insurance and employee benefits programs. Prior to Standish, she was the Operations Manager at Walden Venture Capital. Earlier in her career Rowena was an analyst in the health insurance industry.

Rowena earned a BA in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley.

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Robert Raynard, CPA

AspenHR Board Director

Bob is the Chief Executive Officer of Standish and Chair of the Board. Before founding Standish in 2006, Bob was the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Walden Venture Capital. Prior to Walden, Bob was the CFO at Robertson Stephens Asset Management and a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers. At PwC Bob led the Bay Area Private Funds Group in providing audit, tax, and consulting services to venture, private equity, and fund-of-funds. Bob started his career at Ernst and Young in Boston and has been working in the investment management industry since 1993.

Bob earned an MBA from Boston University and a BA from the School of International Service at The American University. Bob is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and member of the AICPA and California Society of CPAs.

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Midge Seltzer

AspenHR Board Director

Midge is a recognized leader with extensive experience in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Human Capital Management (HCM) industries. After a successful career practicing law, she started in the PEO industry in 1999. As a C-suite executive, Midge was instrumental in founding, operating and growing two successful PEOs, Engage PEO and Modern Business Associates.

Midge also served in a number of leadership roles of distinction within the PEO community. On the national level, she is a past Chair of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and long-time board member; she chaired NAPEO’s Federal Government Affairs Committee (FGAC), NAPEO’s Political Action Committee (PAC) and NAPEO’s Legal Advisory Council. Regionally, Midge was appointed to Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Board of Employee Leasing Companies, where she also served as Chairperson; and Midge is a former Vice President of the Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations (“FAPEO”).

In 2019, Midge was the proud recipient of the PEO industry’s highest honor, the Michaeline A. Doyle Award, for her leadership and contributions to the industry.

A frequent author and speaker, Midge began her career practicing international law as a litigator and transactional attorney in Miami, Florida; she has substantial experience in corporate, regulatory, mergers and acquisitions, and labor and employment law.