Learn why diversity, equity, and inclusion are top priorities for employers everywhere. As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), PrestigePEO recognizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as pillars to any successful business. These principles offer an unmatched opportunity to expand the scope of a company’s trajectory with progressive change and an enhanced ability to overcome challenges. The inclusion of different cultures,…

After 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…

COVID-19 changed how the world works. For small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) especially, it can be difficult to navigate and move forward in a world that is suddenly very different. From managing payroll for a modified workforce to ensuring workplaces are fully compliant and safe for employees, there is a lot to consider. With no real end to the pandemic…

Amidst all the tumultuous news of 2020, Civil Rights has landed a major victory. Today, Maggie Spell, Partner at Jones Walker LLP, talks with Eric about the transformation decision the Supreme Court made this past June.  Our guest tells the story of three cases of workplace discrimination, where employees were fired because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The…

Andy Lubash, CEO at PrestigePEO A lot of advice around PEO profitability and growth focuses on sales tactics, marketing campaigns, or other ideas. While these kinds of strategies may bring short-term success, they don’t necessarily lead to long-term growth. Instant gratification is nice, but over time, does the PEO really build on its success? The true driver of a PEO’s…

It’s 2020. Things sure are different now. From the employee perspective, benefits like health insurance are more important than ever. A new report from Prudential Financial reveals double-digit increases in the value employees place on their benefits packages, with over 70% of respondents indicating employee benefits are “a big reason they would stay at a job.” This is up from…

Sometimes a crisis brings us together in ways we don’t expect. Today we’re joined by Lisa Marchitelli, Chief Administrative Officer at AFMDA. The American Friends of Magen David Adom is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support Israeli’s foremost emergency response and disaster relief organization, Magen David Adom. MDA has conducted over a million COVID tests in Israel and…

Communities, institutions, and businesses haven’t done enough to address issues of systemic racism and inequality in the U.S. PrestigePEO is committed to understanding the complex issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation and otherwise-based forms of discrimination – and figuring out how we can do better together. PrestigePEO is a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that partners with small and…

It’s never been easy to run a business. While unprecedentedly challenging, the global COVID-19 pandemic is only the latest catalyst for change in a time when change itself has become the new norm. As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses of all sizes are tasked with figuring out how to enact more sustainable business models, deliver new kinds of value,…

A PEO, or “professional employer organization”, is a full-service extension of your HR department. PEOs help small and mid-size businesses manage critical HR functions like employee benefits, payroll, compliance, and HR management. With the support of a PEO, small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) are able to reduce costs, increase employee satisfaction, and dedicate more time to their core business. On…