Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchConsidering Employee Layoffs? Here Are Some Best Practices
Season 4 Episode 4
As the economy begins to slow down, many companies may be forced to turn to employee layoffs, now and in the future. Hear from Lenny Feigel, labor an…
3 years, 11 months ago
Mid-Term Elections: A Few Predictions of What a Divided Congress Means for Businesses
Season 4 Episode 3
We won’t know the makeup of Congress for another month following the mid-term elections, but a slim majority for either party primarily will result i…
3 years, 11 months ago
Understanding Your Responsibilities Under Employee Discrimination Laws
Season 4 Episode 2
The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the primary federal agency in charge of enforcing the employment discrimination laws in the Unite…
3 years, 11 months ago
Putting Small Businesses at the Forefront of New Regulations
Season 4 Episode 1
We’re kicking off Season 4 of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, with Congressman Ben Cline from the sixth congressional district in Virginia. Liste…
3 years, 11 months ago
Week in Review: Preparing for Potential New Rule on Independent Contractors
Season 3 Episode 105
With the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent proposed new rule, businesses might have to make some adjustments if independent contractors are reclassif…
3 years, 11 months ago
Cyber Security: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Season 3 Episode 104
Bonus episode: Cybersecurity – it’s not just for big businesses. In fact, small businesses are often prime targets for cyber-attacks. On this episode…
3 years, 11 months ago
How to Use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to Recruit and Offer a Hiring Bonus
Season 3 Episode 103
The unemployment rate is at a 50-year low but there are still more than 10 million open jobs. That’s going to create competition for talent. Use ever…
3 years, 11 months ago
How These 5 Tips Can Help You Manage Cost Increases for Employee Health Plans
Season 3 Episode 101
With projected increases expected for workplace health plans, you have options to help manage the costs; health savings accounts, health reimbursemen…
4 years ago
A Business Continuity Plan Can Help You Keep Some Control in the Wake of a Natural Disaster
Season 3 Episode 100
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, host Gene Marks shares some insights on how businesses across the country are not immune to natural disasters and …
4 years ago
Finding Good Staff in a Tight Labor Market
Season 3 Episode 99
As we close out season 3 of THRIVE, Gene Marks talks with Jeremy Bilsky, Senior Director and General Manager of Advance Partners about the current st…
4 years ago