What do benefits look like after a merger or acquisition? Ascensus CHRO recaps her experience

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Onboarding any new hire and making them feel comfortable at an organization is challenging. Onboarding 1,600 new employees at once? It’s a daunting task

In 2022, financial services company Ascensus acquired Newport, a California-based retirement services provider. The merger pushed the headcount at Ascensus from roughly 4,000 to nearly 6,000 — and welcoming those new workers in, helping them feel at home and extending supportive benefits required quick communications and thoughtful strategies from the HR team. 

Stephanie Schomer
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Stephanie Schomer is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News. She was most recently the deputy editor of Entrepreneur magazine and previously held positions at Entertainment Weekly, … Read full bio


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