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New York's Business PodcastThis One Move Could Change Your Small Business Forever... | Andy Lubash, PrestigePEO InterviewThe Business Growth Tool You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: A PEOOn this episode of New York’s Business Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Lubash, Founder and CEO of PrestigePEO, a company helping small and mid-sized businesses access the HR services, benefits, and support typically reserved for massive corporations.Andy built PrestigePEO over nearly three decades by combining innovation with a people-first mindset. His mission? To let business owners focus on growth while Prestige handles the complexities of HR, compliance, and employee benefits.Here’s what we cover in this episode:- Andy’s journey from owning a benefits a...2025-07-1116 min
NewsRamp Human Resources PodcastHR.com Announces 2025 HR Award Winners Celebrating Excellence in HR and LeadershipHR.com has recognized outstanding programs and initiatives in HR and leadership with the 2025 HR Awards. Winners such as CommonSpirit Health and Duravant were commended for their innovative approaches in navigating the evolving work environment. CEO Debbie McGrath praised these organizations for setting the standard of excellence in fostering strong workplaces and driving business success. In other news, PrestigePEO has acquired Concurrent HRO, a Colorado-based PEO, to expand its national presence and enhance services for businesses in the Midwest and Mountain regions. This strategic partnership aims to deliver industry-leading services and create new opportunities for brokers, clients, and employees.2025-03-1303 min
People Pat MeetsEpisode 25 - Andy Lubash, PrestigePEOWe're in the homestretch! As we prepare to bid Pat a fond farewell after 12 years at the helm of NAPEO, we have a parting gift for our listeners -- three more episodes of People Pat Meets, starring three PEO veterans with incredible stories to share. Thank you for tuning in to this season of the podcast!2023-12-2435 min
People Pat MeetsEpisode 18 - Abram Finkelstein, Stafflink Outsourcing - a PrestigePEO CompanyOn this episode of People Pat Meets, Pat sits down with Abram Finkelstein, president of Stafflink Outsourcing - a PrestigePEO Company. Check it out to learn about his time as a lawyer, his advice for anyone new to the PEO industry, and more!2023-08-0451 min
HR in 15S3 E12: Top 5 Action Steps for Creating an Environment Where Employees Thrive“We have to shift our mindset around emotions and vulnerability at work. When we’re saying psychological safety, what we’re saying is that people can feel free to be vulnerable.”The ideal workplace has minimal turnover, high morale, and team members who feel creatively fulfilled. Business owners who may wonder how they can achieve this workplace nirvana should evaluate the psychological safety of their office and tune in to our latest episode of HR in 15. We are joined once again by our host Jacqueline McGrath, an HRBP at PrestigePEO, and guest speaker Catherine Mattice, Founder...2022-11-2314 minHR in 15S3 E11: The Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace“I’m not being my best self if I’m experiencing microaggressions in the workplace. I can’t be as innovative as I possibly could be, and I can’t offer my best customer service to clients in this environment.”Employees cannot grow and thrive in a work environment that stifles them. If employees feel that it is not safe to ask questions and offer their ideas without ridicule, then you may have a culture that is not psychologically safe. In this episode of HR in 15, our host Jacqueline McGrath, an HRBP at PrestigePEO speaks with Catheri...2022-11-1015 minHR in 15S3 E10: Toxic Behavior in Remote Work: Preventing Digital Harassment“Some people thought that working remotely would end harassment, but it didn’t. Harassment just changed.”The pandemic caused a multitude of sudden changes in our daily lives, and the business world wasn’t an exception. Remote work was previously an uncommon benefit; suddenly, every company had to offer remote work or stall completely. For offices that were more experienced with remote work, they may have had protocols for preventing issues. But for the vast majority of businesses, this was new territory, and mistakes were bound to happen. Toxic behavior is not limited to in-person interact...2022-09-1418 minHR in 15S3 E9: How to Spot a Toxic Workplace“In a toxic workplace, employees are not going to reach their full potential because they’re afraid.”As employers compete for the best talent in our current competitive job market, many business owners are wondering how they can improve their company culture to attract and retain good employees. We’ve all heard the term “toxic workplace,” but how do you know if your company has become toxic? In this episode of HR in 15, Kelly Tavares, an HRBP at PrestigePEO, speaks with guest Ken McCarthy, President of Integrity by McCarthy, Inc. They discussed what exactly a toxic cultur...2022-08-3112 minHR in 15S3 E8: Implementing a 4-day Work Week“We’re not talking about doing the same work in less time. We’re looking at your business processes to figure out how you can deliver the same output with fewer and more efficient inputs.”The 5-day work week has been a familiar concept since the early 1900s, and it’s hard to imagine life without it. But the 5-day week concept was originally designed with the idea that the working individual had a spouse at home to take care of the domestic duties, and this isn’t nearly as common today. This leads to a burnt-out...2022-08-1911 minHR in 15S3 E7: A 4-Day Work Week – the Future of Business“In a really tight labor market, the 4-day work week can give businesses a competitive advantage .”You’ve probably heard of the 4-day work week concept already – in recent years, this idea has become popular in the business world. But you may not actually know of any companies that utilize this 4-day week, and it’s even less likely that you currently work on a 4-day week yourself. Today we’re speaking with a company that wants to change that. In this episode of HR in 15, Rhonda Wheelous, Director of Client Services at PrestigePEO speaks with Joe O’C...2022-07-2010 minHR in 15S3 E6: How to Effectively Implement Your DEI Strategy“Having a DEI strategy makes the difference between having to go to work and wanting to go to work. When you know that your company cares about you, you work harder and stay in your position longer .” Diversity is a hot topic in the business community, but many employers are lost on how to actually implement a DEI strategy. In our last episode of HR in 15 with Joy Stephens, founder of New Heights, Academic & Leadership Consulting, we discussed the most important element of your DEI strategy (listen to it here). Today, Joy returns to speak with...2022-06-2310 minHR in 15S3 E5: The Most Important Part of Your DEI Strategy“DEI is not something you can assign to a single person. It changes the way work gets done. It's a way of life.”The business world has gone through a huge number of changes in the last couple of years. During the Great Resignation, we have seen that people are willing to leave even high-paying jobs if they feel it no longer serves them. Companies need to adapt to these changes and provide better benefits, improve work-life balance, and take a hard look at their company culture. One important element of a healthy company cult...2022-05-2010 minHR in 15S3 E4: Coaching, Written Warnings, and More on Performance Management“The big thing here is that the performance discussion should not include any surprises for the employee.”Providing positive feedback to your team member is the easy part, but what happens when the conversation is a little more difficult and includes some ways an employee needs to improve? For new managers, coaching and constructive criticism can be difficult. An effective manager needs to feel confident in their feedback so that their employee can positively improve their work. Rhonda Wheelous, Director of Client Services at PrestigePEO, returns for further discussion on performance management. Liste...2022-04-2619 minHR in 15S3 E3: A Guide to Performance Management“Performance management is a process to improve and sustain performance over time.”Every company has a goal to achieve, and each employee is part of that goal in their own way. It’s important to stay on top of performance management so that everyone knows what’s expected of them and how they’re doing. In this discussion with Rhonda Wheelous, Director of Client Services at PrestigePEO, she goes through the process of performance management, how to make sure goals are clearly communicated, and how to provide positive and actionable feedback. Highlights Include: What p...2022-03-3116 minHR in 15S3 E2: Top 5 Tips for Mitigating Implicit Bias“We often assume that everyone has the same values, and we can’t make those assumptions "Everyone has biases, and often they can be helpful. It’s how our brains understand the world. Biases can become harmful if we don’t take a step back and check them. In this discussion with Jen Curry, founder of Change Impact, she shares her top 5 tips for making sure your biases aren’t hindering your judgment and how that could affect the workplace. Highlights Include: Acknowledge that you have biases and help others do th...2022-03-0914 minHR in 15S3 E1: Implicit Bias with founder Change Impact, Jen Curry“The problem with implicit bias is when it promotes harmful stereotypes and assumptions"Implicit bias is something that our brains do without even thinking about it. But when it comes to implicit bias in the workplace, it can hinder hiring, promoting, and so many more aspects of a functioning office. By understanding what implicit bias is, you may be more likely to avoid the pitfalls. Tune in for our latest discussion with Jen Curry, founder of ChangeImpact as she takes us through why our brain does this and some examples. Highlights Inclu...2022-02-1012 minHR in 15S2 E13: Rebuild your Business with Innovation and Emerge Stronger Post-Pandemic“This is a big opportunity for thoughtful, purposeful communication, engagement, transparency...getting this right will set organizations on the right foot for decades to come" The return-to-work process isn’t just about a safe workspace. It’s also about rebuilding and managing through uncertainty and emerging stronger post-pandemic. In this episode of HR in 15, we welcome back R.P. Eddy, CEO of Ergo, to talk about the workforce change that the pandemic has brought on. And how it has caused a huge shift in power between management/employers and human capital. Hear how Ergo’s Return-t...2021-08-1919 minHR in 15S2 E12: The Next Three Phases of COVID-19 and Managing the Road Ahead“The next period is so profoundly important for every organization." As the world continues its battle with COIVD-19, the future health of our country is still uncertain. In this episode of HR in 15, we welcome R.P. Eddie, CEO of Ergo, a fifteen-year-old global consulting firm for corporations and countries. In March 2020, Ergo launched a COVID-19 task force and intelligence platform, which developed a Return-to-Work forum. With RP's background as a Whitehouse Official and helping to build the first Whitehouse pandemic response plan under President Clinton, we gain insight into how this past yea...2021-07-2918 minHR in 15S2 E11: Addressing the Disconnect Between HR and Newly Appointed Leaders“Clarity of mission is foundational to the success of companies and their newly appointed leaders? The disconnect between newly elected leaders and human resource representatives is among the top reasons why these leaders tend to fail. In our latest HR in 15 episode, we welcome back Claire Chandler, business advisor and President & Founder of Talent Boost, to explore what causes this disconnect. We learn that the three main reasons leaders fail are a lack of preparedness, a lack of mission clarity, and indecisiveness, all stemming from the two most significant areas of disconnect betwe...2021-07-2119 minHR in 15S2 E10: Essential Components to Building Successful Leaders“How much more effective, more productive, more profitable would a company be if instead of planning for the dip, they planned for the dominance? In this episode, Claire Chandler, a business advisor and President & Founder of Talent Boost, discusses how business leaders can improve their preparedness for success. Business is often a revolving door of constant change in leadership and management. Business owners should be able to gauge how prepared a leader is. They should be able to understand why they’re in that role, what needs to be accomplished, and the methods...2021-07-1219 minHR in 15S2 E9: Fostering a Workplace Culture to Avoid Employee Burnout“An organization that wants to avoid burnout needs to start with a big why: a mission, a vision, and core values.” Employee burnout is becoming a greater topic of focus as the world begins to emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last episode of HR in 15, we explored what employee burnout actually is and how it presents itself with creator of the FTF Burnout-Proof Culture Model, David Shar. Today, David joins us once again to provide a look at how workplace dynamics are changing for both employers and employees, as well as pr...2021-06-2218 minHR in 15S2 E8: What Is Employee Burnout, and Why Should Employers Care?We’re working hard, but we’re not seeing the rewards – not necessarily the paycheck, but the recognition and feedback we seek.” Employee burnout is an important topic, but it isn’t addressed enough. What exactly is burnout, and why should employers pay more attention to it? To help us answer these questions and much more, in this episode of HR in 15, we’re joined by Illuminate PMC founder and creator of the FTF Burnout-Proof Culture Model – David Shar. David is a business psychology expert who works with businesses to help them foster a positive cultu...2021-06-0717 minHR in 15S2 E7:Harnessing the Power of Agile Thinking to Propel Success“The more you can let bad execution go, and double down on good execution, the greater chance you have at becoming forever employable.”What does “agile thinking” really mean, and how can both individuals and organizations utilize the concept to find success? We recently sat down with author and executive coach, Jeff Gothelf, to explore personal branding and the five steps to build lasting success. In this episode of HR in 15, we continue the conversation as Jeff explains how agility is tied to long-term success. Jeff’s latest book, Forever Employable, explores five steps anyon...2021-05-1218 minHR in 15S2 E6: Five Steps Toward Personal Success with Jeff Gothelf“Always start with what you know and what you’ve experienced. Nobody else has that.”In such a competitive world, how can job seekers remain at the top of their game and continuously find opportunities to help further their personal and professional goals? We’re joined by author, executive coach, and consultant Jeff Gothelf in this episode of HR in 15 to learn about personal branding, building platforms to generate opportunity, and how to work toward lasting success. Jeff has worked as a designer, information architect, and software development product manager throughout his career. His lates...2021-05-0618 minHR in 15S2 E5: Unbiased Recruitment and Hiring in a Digital World“Automating the recruitment process has significantly compromised and even damaged the candidate experience.”The way candidates search for jobs continues to change as technology evolves. Companies find themselves having to adapt to these changes in order to avoid missing out on top talent for their open roles. As candidate demographics begin to skew younger and more tech-savvy, companies will need to provide a much more robust, fair, and seamless recruitment and hiring experience.In this episode of HR in 15, we’re joined once again by Ira Wolfe – accomplished author and president of Success Performa...2021-04-0525 minHR in 15S2 E4: The Evolution of HR During and After COVID-19“People are a company’s most important asset.”The world of HR has been evolving for years, and COVID-19 has kicked things up a notch. Businesses everywhere are recognizing the need to adapt to a rapidly changing world and think outside the box when it comes to HR. In this episode of HR in 15, we’re joined by author and HR expert Ira Wolfe to talk about how quickly things are shifting in the world of HR, what that means for both employers and their employees, and the skills individuals will need to succeed moving forward...2021-03-2321 minHR in 15S2 E3: Designing Wellness Programs that Actually WorkThe COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the importance of employee wellness. But while plenty of employee wellness initiatives offer valuable support for employees, not all of them work. How can businesses determine which initiatives are actually effective?In this episode of HR in 15, we’re joined once again by Joe Ellis – Senior Vice President at CBIZ and President-Elect of the Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association, a local chapter of SHRM – to explore the nuances of various wellness initiatives and how to design a wellness program that makes sense for your employees. Hig...2021-03-0917 minHR in 15S2 E2: COVID-19 and the Evolution of HealthcareThere is a lot of information out there about the nature of the healthcare landscape in light of COVID-19, but what’s the reality? In this episode of HR in 15, we talk to Joe Ellis, Senior Vice President at CBIZ and President-Elect of the Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association, a local chapter of SHRM. Joe discusses the specifics of how healthcare is changing – or isn’t – in light of COVID-19, and how that’s likely to impact both employers and their employees. Highlights Include: A look at changes in demand in vari...2021-03-0117 minHR in 15S2 E1: HR Technology: Why It Matters“Finding a solution to help streamline the overall lifespan of an employee from start to finish is what the majority of folks find most important.”With HR technology at the forefront of so many small and mid-size businesses today, platforms that enable employers to find and keep talent is vital to success. In this episode of HR in 15, we’re joined by Brad Solecitto of Ultimate Kronos Group, now known as UKG. Brad shares his insight into how the role of technology in HR has evolved over the past decade, and how it continu...2021-02-1220 minHR in 15S1 E29: Steps to Creating a More Diverse, Equal, and Inclusive Workplace Culture“There is a way to move forward in which everyone can come along for the ride.”Why is it so important for businesses to make a real effort toward offering an inclusive work environment? In this episode of HR in 15, we’re joined once again by Board-Certified career coach and corporate culture consultant, Joy Stephens. Joy’s lifelong passion for social and racial justice lends itself to her current mission of helping organizations understand the complex issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today we’re talking about why businesses need to take diversi...2020-12-0920 minHR in 15S1 E28: The Evolution of Diversity in Corporate America“How can we make something so inclusive that people ask your employees if you’re hiring? It has to be more than a product or service. It has to be a culture that people want to immerse themselves in.”What makes a business a truly great place to work? Our guest today, Joy Stephens, is a Board-Certified career coach and corporate culture consultant who is passionate about helping organizations understand the complex issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion – and how to do better. In order to properly address issues of diversity, equity, an...2020-11-2518 minHR in 15S1 E27: PILOT's Solution to Employee Development"You want to make the right thing to do the easiest thing to do."So says today’s guest Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT, who designed the career coaching software platform to be as frictionless as possible, delivering the extraordinary value of professional coaching through an easy-to-use service that’s available on all devices, and helping to enhance the value that any workforce can drive for its company.In today’s episode, Ben talks about the need he identified that inspired him to create PILOT, and how the platform has filled gaps in both career...2020-11-1017 minHR in 15S1 E26: Five Components for Career Development with Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOTWhat’s the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago.Before Ben Brooks founded the career coaching platform PILOT, his own career wound through many industries: rental cars, defense contracting, airlines, insurance, HR & talent management, and workforce analytics & communications. This experience gave him a breadth and versatility that he now draws upon every day.In today’s episode, Ben lays a foundation of ideas for how and why we should all be focused on career development.Episode highlights include:Challenges often faced by creative people, entrepreneurs, and other care...2020-11-0517 minHR in 15S1 E25: Title VII and Ensuring You’re CompliantAfter the Supreme Court’s ruling in June, on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it’s time for companies to update their policies and practices.Today, Maggie Spell, partner at Jones Walker LLC, lays out and explains the changes that need to be made. Last episode, Maggie walked us through the Supreme Court case itself – how it came to be and why it’s significant. In this episode, she goes into the details of what the ruling means for employers and employees and takes a step back to show how this shines a light on...2020-11-0315 min