Skip to content
Aspen HR
  • About
    • Why Aspen
    • Our Team
    • Careers
  • Solutions
    • White Glove HR
    • Employee Benefits
    • Payroll & HRIS
    • Expanding to the U.S.
    • ESG
  • Industries
    • Case Studies
    • PEO for Technology Companies
    • PEO for Alternative Investment Firms
    • PEO for Life Sciences Companies
  • Locations
    • Locations Nationwide
    • PEO in California
    • PEO in Texas
  • Resources
    • Client Login
    • Marketplace
    • Insight
    • Benefits Resources
  • Contact Sales

Blog

HR RESOURCES

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.

DOWNLOAD

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.

EXPLORE

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...

EXPLORE

The Latest HR Trends

ASPEN INSIGHT

 
What Does Normal Sleep Actually Look Like?
Employee Well-Being

What Does Normal Sleep Actually Look Like?

January 27, 2022
There’s no doubt about it: Americans have a sleeping problem. According to the CDC, more than a third of Americans are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, while roughly 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problem.
Read More
The End of Social Security: What it Means for Your Retirement
Retirement

The End of Social Security: What it Means for Your Retirement

January 20, 2022
The recent news of declining Social Security Administration funding has many Americans concerned for their retirement.
Read More
Holidays Are for Gift Giving . . . and Reporting Those Gifts
Compliance

Holidays Are for Gift Giving . . . and Reporting Those Gifts

January 13, 2022
During the holidays it is customary to give and receive gifts, enjoy company and client-hosted parties, and attend holiday events. Titan Regulation & Advisory, a Waystone Group Company, encourages all investment advisers to be mindful...
Read More
7 Common Exercise Myths, Debunked
Employee Well-Being

7 Common Exercise Myths, Debunked

January 6, 2022
If you want to support your health, exercise is a great place to start. Moving your body on a regular basis has both immediate and long-term benefits, from boosting your brain health to reducing your...
Read More
Adulting 101: 4 Financial Lessons for Young People
Employee Well-Being Benefits Retirement

Adulting 101: 4 Financial Lessons for Young People

December 30, 2021
Growing up comes with many perks, like living life by your own rules, buying a car, getting a job, living with friends and so much more. While it’s easy to get carried away by the...
Read More
Insurance: The GC’s Role & What to Think About
Benefits Compliance

Insurance: The GC’s Role & What to Think About

December 23, 2021
The in-house general counsel, more often than not at young fast-growing companies, is unaware of the company’s insurance policy requirements (e.g.: timely notice, consent to counsel and rates), let alone what is even covered under...
Read More
Flu FAQs
Employee Well-Being

Flu FAQs

December 16, 2021
Flu season is quickly approaching and with it, many questions and concerns about its interaction with COVID-19. As the pandemic continues, U.S. health officials fear the overlap of the two viruses could further worsen public...
Read More
4 Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Retirement

4 Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

December 9, 2021
Saving for retirement is an essential part of everyone’s financial foundation. Unfortunately, many Americans fail to save for retirement when other financial priorities like raising a family, medical bills and starting a business come up...
Read More
Get out your Umbrella!
Benefits Employee Well-Being

Get out your Umbrella!

December 2, 2021
If you’ve filled a prescription recently, you were probably shocked by the price tag.
Read More
13 Popular Flu Season Myths: Fact or Fiction?
Benefits

13 Popular Flu Season Myths: Fact or Fiction?

November 24, 2021
Every year when flu season begins, rumors begin flying and old myths pop back up. We are here to help you recognize what's fact and what is fiction.
Read More
Building and Maintaining a Risk Assessment Program
Compliance

Building and Maintaining a Risk Assessment Program

November 18, 2021
Businesses of all sizes should prioritize developing and implementing a risk management program to protect themselves, directors, officers, and subsidiaries.
Read More
Third Quarter Market Wrap-up from John Slavic
PEO Industry

Third Quarter Market Wrap-up from John Slavic

November 11, 2021
For more than a year, the markets have been fueled by low interest rates, quantitative easing (the Federal Reserve injecting money into the economy), and stimulus and relief legislation from the Federal government aimed at...
Read More
Benefits to Empower Working Mothers
Thought Leadership

Benefits to Empower Working Mothers

November 4, 2021
We have all recognized and experienced the difficulties of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the more vulnerable employee populations has been working mothers.
Read More
Another Virtual Open Enrollment – Keep it Simple, but Significant
Thought Leadership

Another Virtual Open Enrollment – Keep it Simple, but Significant

October 28, 2021
It’s that time of year when employers are making decisions to their employee benefit renewals. Due to the recent developments with COVID-19, there will most likely be another virtual open enrollment meeting for the team.
Read More
Deferred Care: Why Americans Are Due for a Checkup
Employee Well-Being

Deferred Care: Why Americans Are Due for a Checkup

October 22, 2021
It’s very likely that in the last year, you postponed a medical appointment. It’s also very likely that it had something to do with COVID-19.
Read More
6 Podcasts for Financial Wellness
Employee Well-Being Retirement

6 Podcasts for Financial Wellness

October 14, 2021
Whether you’re creating a budget, saving for retirement, establishing a debt payoff plan, or sending your child to college, everyone can learn a thing or two when there are financial experts at your fingertips.
Read More
Aspen HR Announces the Appointment of Midge Seltzer to Its Board of Directors
Press Release

Aspen HR Announces the Appointment of Midge Seltzer to Its Board of Directors

October 12, 2021
San Francisco, October 12, 2021—Aspen HR, a professional employer organization (PEO) providing white-glove HR solutions to the world’s leading alternative investment funds and their portfolio companies, announced today that Midge Seltzer has been named to...
Read More
Importance of Health Advocacy
Thought Leadership Benefits

Importance of Health Advocacy

October 7, 2021
You’re wrapping up your annual physical when the doctor says she found a slight irregularity with your heartbeat and wants you to get an ECG. She refers you to a local cardiologist. You get the...
Read More
Aspen HR Earns National Distinction
Press Release

Aspen HR Earns National Distinction

October 5, 2021
AspenHR, a professional employer organization (PEO) providing white-glove HR solutions to the world’s leading alternative investment funds and their portfolio companies, announced today that
Read More
HMO vs PPO: How to Pick Your Health Insurance Plan
Benefits Thought Leadership

HMO vs PPO: How to Pick Your Health Insurance Plan

September 30, 2021
The majority of people who have health care insurance obtain it through their employers during open enrollment, though only a small minority understands the complexities of insurance well enough to feel like they made an...
Read More
Aspen HR Announces Partnership with Aetna
Press Release

Aspen HR Announces Partnership with Aetna

September 28, 2021
AspenHR, a professional employer organization (PEO) providing white-glove HR solutions to the world’s leading alternative
Read More
What is Open Enrollment?
Benefits Thought Leadership

What is Open Enrollment?

September 23, 2021
Whether you get insurance through work, Medicare, or the individual market, open enrollment is the one period of time each year when you can change your health insurance coverage without a qualifying event...
Read More
Part 2: Six Things You Should Do to Prepare for Benefits Renewal
Benefits

Part 2: Six Things You Should Do to Prepare for Benefits Renewal

September 14, 2021
As the end of the year approaches, we know it can be overwhelming as a business owner to navigate the different requirements, timelines, and benefit options without HR expertise. In last week’s blog, we examined...
Read More
Part 1: Six Things You Should Do to Prepare Benefits Renewal
Benefits

Part 1: Six Things You Should Do to Prepare Benefits Renewal

September 8, 2021
If you are like most small businesses, your benefits renewal is coming up. As an employer, you want to offer your hard-working employees the benefits they want, but if you are a small business, it...
Read More
How Market Conditions Affect Your 401(k)
Thought Leadership

How Market Conditions Affect Your 401(k)

August 31, 2021
Now may be a good time to look back a few months just to gain a better long-term perspective. The market has been trading in a range for the last several months hovering at or...
Read More
Employee Benefits Expectations Have Changed. Are You Meeting Them?
Benefits Thought Leadership

Employee Benefits Expectations Have Changed. Are You Meeting Them?

August 26, 2021
Employee expectations of what they want from their employer have dramatically changed in part due to COVID-19. The workplace we know has changed, and what employers offer for benefits must keep up with the changing...
Read More
PART 2: Four Things to Know Before Renewing Your Employee Benefits Plan
Benefits

PART 2: Four Things to Know Before Renewing Your Employee Benefits Plan

August 19, 2021
Last week in part one of Four Things to Know Before Renewing Your Employee Benefits Plan we relayed that it IS possible to reduce benefits plan costs and support employee health (both physical and mental)...
Read More
PART 1: Four Things to Know Before Renewing Your Employee Benefits Plan
Benefits

PART 1: Four Things to Know Before Renewing Your Employee Benefits Plan

August 12, 2021
Oh, what a difference a year and a half makes. At this point in 2019, unemployment rates were at an all-time low, and businesses were doing whatever they could to compete for talent. With unemployment...
Read More
Health Meets Wealth: The ROI of Investing in Employee Well-Being
Employee Well-Being

Health Meets Wealth: The ROI of Investing in Employee Well-Being

August 6, 2021
It’s time to invest in employees’ well-being. If you haven’t started doing so already, your bottom line is taking a hit. Nearly 40% of employees say their mental health has been negatively impacted by the...
Read More
3 Strategies to Boost Your Employee Wellbeing Program
Employee Well-Being

3 Strategies to Boost Your Employee Wellbeing Program

July 29, 2021
Employers are becoming even more aware of the benefits of incorporating corporate wellbeing programming in their overall employee engagement strategies. It is no surprise that happier and healthier people can perform better work – and...
Read More
« Previous 1 2 3 4 Next »
 

Industry News

HUB Mental Health Article

Employers Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

by HUB

Read Article

Employee Mental Health PDF

6 Best Practices for Addressing Employee Mental Health Needs

by HUB

Download

Entrepreneurship Boom

The economy's lasting start-up boom

Axios

Read Article

New Retirement Rules 2023; 401k Changes in 2023

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

CNET

Read Article

Napeo Logo

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

Yahoo Finance

Read Article

AspenHR in Inc 5000

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

Inc. 5000 List

View on LinkedIn

Why Human Resource Management

What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Human Resource Management

on Inc.

Read Article

COVID Workplace

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

on US News

Read Article

What Employees Want at a Job

The Top 6 Things Employees Want in Their Next Job

on Gallup

Read Article

USA Today HR Article

How do I address salary discrepancies? Ask HR

on USA Today

Read Article

InSync PEO Podcast

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

by Kirk Flagg

Read Article

VS Helping Startups

ESG and HR: How Investment Funds Can Comply

by AspenHR

Download

VS Helping Startups

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

on HBR

Read Article

ESG

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

on Bloomberg

Read Article

HR Primer Managers Guide

HR Primer for Emerging Managers

by AspenHR

Download Now



What We Offer

White Glove HR Payroll and HRIS Employee Benefits FAQ

About Us

Why Aspen Leadership Team Contact Us Careers

Resources

Blog Client Tools Benefits Resources Marketplace

© 2023 Aspen HR, All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy

Website Services by De Lu Studios

LI Twitter
We’ve updated our privacy policy to bring you a more personalized Aspen HR experience.
Click "accept" or review changes here.
Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

FREE RESOURCE

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.

These 10 questions are critical in helping you better identify the right PEO for you and your company to partner with.

Loading

Contact Sales

Fill out the form below and one of our sales team members will be in touch shortly.

Loading

FREE RESOURCE

Employee Benefits Benchmarking

Get a clear vision about how your offering stacks up to the market, including your:

  • Voluntary benefits offered
  • Dependent/care services
  • Flexible work options
Loading

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.

Connect On LinkedIn

FREE RESOURCE

Why ESG Is Important to Financial Services Companies

In this PDF presentation created by RadiantESG and AspenHR, you will learn about:

  • The economic power of ESG
  • Identifying risks and opportunities
  • The intersection of ESG and HR
  • 4 tactical ways to implement ESG at your company
Loading

Get White-Glove HR

Aspen enables your company to outperform through the power of white-glove HR. Fill out the form below to get a quote!

Loading

About
Mark Sinatra

CEO at AspenHR

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.

Connect On LinkedIn

About
Jenny Souksavath

Co-Founder, COO

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.

Connect On LinkedIn

About
Jeff Welton, CPA

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.

About
Jeanine Schottler

SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP
Managing Director, HR

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.

Connect On LinkedIn

About
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.

Connect On LinkedIn

About
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.

About
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.