THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast

A survey by the Society of Human Resource Management found that there was a significant decline in the percentage of companies offering paid parental leave and even paid paternity leave. Host Gene Marks shares insights on some of the challenges that could explain this change, but offers several tips as to how take advantage of the benefits of offering a program, including tax credits.  DISCLAIMER:...

Finding, hiring and retaining the right talent has rarely been more challenging or important. As part of its commitment to simplify HR for America’s businesses, Paychex has partnered with Indeed, the #1 job website, to help businesses increase the visibility of their job openings and speed-to-hire. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, host Gene Marks is talking with Executive Vic...

President Biden recently signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act. While many debate if this will actually decrease inflation, one thing that’s for sure is there are some real tax benefits to small business owners.  In this week’s episode of On the Mark, host Gene Marks will walk through five benefits that small businesses can take to help reduce costs with big tax credits. DISCLAIMER: The info...

Retirement, it’s something we are all working towards, but something that many throughout the United States are not prepared for. In today’s workforce, there’s a retirement crisis happening. Too many people throughout our country are not saving what they need to retire comfortably – and this isn’t just a problem for employees, it’s a problem for employees too. On this episode, we have two great gu...

Pay transparency has many benefits, including improving pay equity and limiting the gender bias in pay, but a study found it also might compress pay, lead to disputes, and even create situations where people leave a company. Listen to this week’s episode as Gene Marks shares details on this study and also provides actions a company can take to limit the impact of the pitfalls. DISCLAIMER: The info...

When it comes to banking, minority-businesses are often lacking that close relationship that many larger businesses have. With Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), 60% of their lending must be focused on low- and moderate-income individuals. On this episode, Senator Mark Warner of Virginia is talking about the new piece of legislation he is working on and how it will increase inve...

With the Inflation Reduction Act expected to become law, the IRS would see funding increase by nearly $80 billion. “On the Mark” host Gene Marks and many others see this as a red flag for small businesses when it comes to auditing by the IRS. As a CPA and small-business owner, Marks offers a handful of tips on how to approach tax filing that could help reduce the risk of an audit. Listen to the po...

The supply chain industry was hit hard throughout the past two years, but DHL managed to find success despite the challenges they faced. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, Gene Marks is talking with Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. about what they are doing to attract and retain talent, increase customer satisfaction, and more. Topics Include: 01:11 – About DHL Express 02:4...

This week’s “On the Mark” podcast shares a handful of approaches your business can use to help navigate through this current period of rising interest rates, including budgeting for higher debt costs, seeking longer-term financing, getting into interest-bearing accounts, and more. Listen to the podcast for more insights from small-business owner Gene marks. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in...

As a business owner, going bankrupt is never something you plan for, so when it does happen, it shouldn’t be any harder than it has to be. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, Gene Marks is talking to Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa, about the latest legislation that he has been working on to make bankruptcy easier on small businesses. Listen in as he talks about the changes thi...

The construction industry is showing signs of a slowdown, tech is cutting jobs, and banks seem to be anticipating a recession. However, travel is up, household net worth is at all-time highs, and Gene Marks suggests your business can take advantage of the situation and position yourself for the future. Listen to this week’s episode to get a few tips. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this p...

With an economy as uncertain as the one we are facing today, businesses are forced to take on a range challenges, from supply chain issues and the rising cost of doing business, to the Great Resignation and inflation. Listen in as Terence Cummings, VP of Small Segment and Business Operations at Sage talks with Gene Marks about the importance of using technology to help you and your business manage...

Gene Marks shares his thoughts on the importance of implementing wage transparency as part of your business’s job search and hiring process, regardless of whether your state or locality requires it. Gene suggests that it’s one way to level the playing field for all candidates, plus offers several resources that can help your business learn more about pay scales. Listen to this week’s episode for m...

Bethenny Frankel. Television personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author. Whatever comes to mind when you hear her name, there’s one thing you need to know about Bethenny Frankel ; when it comes to business, she’s all business. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, Gene Marks talks with Bethenny Frankel about her success as an entrepreneur, her...

Businesses that use independent contractors might be faced with a decision — a financial one — if a proposed new rule goes into effect that would define independent contractors as employees. This could create the need to pay them a wage and qualify them for overtime. It also could impact independent contractors who want more autonomy over their work. Gene Marks discusses these and other potential...

René Lacerte, Founder and CEO of Bill.com, knows just how special small businesses are. That’s why he created Bill.com, to help business owners with their financial operations as they relate to accounts payable and accounts receivable. Listen in as René talks with Gene Marks about what Bill.com can do for businesses; the importance of embracing digital technology; how businesses can navigate suppl...

A four-year study of keywords and online search traffic by SEMRush reveals that businesses are all about learning more and gaining ground when it comes to the digital realm. This includes digital marketing services, videos, and text messaging marketing. Host Gene Marks advises getting onboard to build your business and expand your communication with clients. Listen to this week’s “On the Mark” pod...

When it comes to doing business in the construction industry, ensuring your own employees are being paid correctly is not the only thing you need to worry about. With the Wage Theft Protection Act, you must be sure that anyone working on one of your projects, including those employed by subcontractors, are being paid the correct wage, on time, and at the right rate. On this episode, host Gene Mark...

Compensation, flexibility, and waiting for a deeper talent pool could be the way your small business navigates through this period of inflationary-induced hiring challenges. Gene Marks suggests on this week’s podcast that it starts with paying a competitive salary, but equally important is using your size to do things bigger places can’t — flexible workweeks and coordinated fun days that build cul...

When the shutdowns from COVID-19 began to take effect in March of 2020, Senator Marco Rubio knew that the impact to the economy could be catastrophic if they didn’t act soon. With the looming threats of widespread unemployment, a real estate crisis, and the reality that many small businesses would be wiped out, Sen. Rubio lead the way for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Listen in as Sen. Ru...

A survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 72% of businesses that responded offer a fully insured health plan, while 95% offer a retirement plan. Another 62% provide remote-work employees a subsidy for equipment. This week’s episode provides details about the additional benefits employers can gain by dedicating financial resources to these and other areas of high intere...

At the age of eight, Paralympic Track and Field Athlete for Team USA, Lex Gillette, lost his eyesight, but that didn’t stop him from finding his vision. In this episode, the first of a two-part series, Gene Marks, host of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, talks with Lex about overcoming obstacles, shifting your mindset, the importance of building a good support system around yourself, facing you...

Inflation and its impact will be in the news for better part of the year, especially the rising cost of oil and fuel. Gas prices and petroleum-based products that every business uses on a regular basis — even travel and commuting costs — will affect finances. This week’s “On the Mark” podcast looks at a few steps that owners can take now to plan accordingly and hopefully better manage the situatio...

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Great Resignation, it’s that business is in fact personal. Especially for employees. As companies look for ways to attract and retain talent during this time of labor shortage, they need to put a renewed focus on organizational culture and employee morale. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, you’ll hear from Dr. Ernest Baskin, Associat...

In this episode of On the Mark, you’ll hear about a new study from PYMNTS.com that surveyed U.S. customers about their bill pay preferences and the appeal of digital billing. Host Gene Marks discusses why small business owners should pay attention to this trend as 41% of customers cite the ease and convenience of digital payments. Learn about the benefits of making the switch to offer digital paym...