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THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast
Designed for those who crave the inside scoop on everything from people to policy to profits, each THRIVE episode transforms complex business and HR topics into clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or an aspiring leader, this podcast is your go-to source for cutting through the noise and gaining a competitive advantage.
Episodes
- THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast
Independence is Key: Paid Leave for All in Illinois, App-Based Gig Workers in California
Illinois joins several states in mandating paid leave to all workers for any reason — and impacting all sized businesses. Plus, a study reveals that 45 percent…
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Current Event Impacts on Businesses
Host of Paychex THRIVE, Gene Marks is talking with Dr. Adam Ozimek, Chief Economist for the Economic Innovation Group. Hear what they had to say about some key…
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Proposals: A Federal Budget and a Florida Minimum Wage Likely to Strike Out
President Biden offers up a bug-numbers federal budget that will never pass, but he’s thinking long-term for a potential platform in the 2024 elections…
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Financing Solutions for Businesses
Finding financing for your business can be difficult, especially if your FICO score is not what larger banks require. On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, Gene…
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DOL Likely to Stay Course, Funding Pours into States, and Cash is Checking Out
While the DOL works on getting a new Secretary of Labor confirmed, Gene Marks says the department’s recent progressive nature isn’t likely to change. However…
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Is Public Relations Right for Your Business?
You’ve heard about public relations, but is PR the right move for your business? Listen in as host Gene Marks talks with CEO of Hypemachine, Olga Orda, about…
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California Wants Joint Liability on Franchise Menu? IRS Requires More E-Filing in 2024
Legislators in the Golden State continue trying to shake up the fast-food franchise industry have proposed establishing joint liability between franchisor and…
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The 2023 Economy: Deficits, Debt Ceiling, Demand Suppression, and More
On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast; host Gene Marks is talking with Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy about the outlook of…
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Brick-and-Mortar Openings Get a Boost and Some States Want Younger Workers to Fill the Labor Shortage
Brick-and-mortar stores have to develop strategies to stay competitive and make the in-store experience unique. The good thing is the number of store openings…
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Great Resignation Turned Great Regret: Learning Experience and Hiring Opportunity
The impetus behind the Great Resignation of 2022 — that the grass is greener someplace else — did not always pan out, according to a survey by Paychex and…
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Why Keeping Your Employees Top of Mind is Good for Business
From childcare needs and healthcare to minimum wage and worker classification, business owners today are having to navigate a lot of important issues that…
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What Does Gen Z Value Most in a Job? Survey Shows It Isn’t the Job
A survey reveals that, like many other generations, the Gen Z employees like to get paid. Compensation tops the list of what they value most. Gene Marks looks…
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How Running Your Business Might Change Under Proposed Regulations
As new regulations are proposed, it’s important that business owners understand the impact they could have on how they run their company. On this episode of…
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4 Ways to Mine the Talent Pool with Unemployment Down
With the GDP up, unemployment down in a majority of states, and the recession projections not as bad as imagined, businesses have an opportunity to begin…
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ERTC: The Tax Credit That Could Matter Most to Your Business
We are nearly three years out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but businesses are still in the process of recovering from its effects. Faced with many…
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Digital Payments: Cost-Effective, Efficient, and No Paper Checks
Put down the pen and listen: This week’s episode of the Week in Review looks at the findings of several studies that demonstrate that writing paper checks is…
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How the SECURE Act is Working to Combat the Retirement Crisis
As the retirement crisis looms, people just aren’t saving for their retirement like they should be and need to be. That’s why in 2019, the SECURE ACT 1.0 was…
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3 Ways a Customer Relationship Management System Elevates Your Business
A customer relationship management (CRM) system could be the difference maker for your business, especially with its ability to put all your contacts –…
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Business Financing Predictions for the 2023 Economy
When it comes to making financial business decisions, there’s a lot to know. On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast; Gene Marks is talking about…
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Money: Leaving High-Tax States, Bringing Supply Chains Closer, and Saving for Retirement
As 2023 gets underway, inflation remains a challenge, so finances become important – for businesses and their employees. It’s why people are flocking to…
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Isiah Thomas: From NBA Legend to All-Star Entrepreneur
You know Isiah Thomas as the NBA superstar, but did you know he’s also an all-star entrepreneur? We’re excited to have him join us on this episode of Paychex…
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7 HR and Payroll-Related Issues Businesses Should Focus on in 2023
Businesses will be faced with challenges in 2023 regarding funding, regulatory changes such as worker classification, overtime rules, and paid leave, as well…
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The Good and the Bad of Pay Transparency Regulations
As more states adopt pay transparency regulations, it’s important that business owners throughout the country are aware of the laws that may be heading their…
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8 Ways SECURE 2.0 Could Impact Your Workplace Retirement Plans
A massive federal spending bill could end up creating savings for your business and employees. Included in the law is SECURE Act 2.0, which impacts your…
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Top Regulatory Issues Facing Businesses in 2023
Planning ahead, especially when it comes to regulatory and compliance requirements, can keep your business running smoothly. In this episode of the “Week in…
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The Fast Food Bill That Should Be on Everyone’s Radar
California’s new bill, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), is putting a new focus on regulations and worker protection for…
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ChatGPT: A More Human-Like Artificial Intelligence Could Enhance Customer Experience
Tired of pressing 1, then pressing additional numbers to work through an automated system? Think how your customers feel if they are having the same…
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If You Aren’t on Yelp, You Should Be
You’ve heard of Yelp, but are you using it to its fullest potential for your business? On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, Gene Marks talks with Emily…
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Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC): Take Advantage, But Beware of Scammers
The employee retention tax credit is getting a lot of attention after a recent IRS announcement extended the deadlines to file amended returns. Gene Marks…
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CNN’s Matt Egan on the Business Outlook for 2023
Businesses throughout the United States have been forced to navigate an array of unprecedented challenges throughout the past few years. As we look towards the…
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Lame Duck Congress: Businesses Might Get Help with Retirement and Tax Credits
In this episode of the Week in Review, Gene Marks says he thinks the lame duck Congress might actually move the needle on retirement and tax legislation – and…
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Restaurant Short-Staffed? There’s a Robot For That
Robotics and automation are becoming increasingly important in our everyday life. The same goes for businesses, including those in the restaurant industry. CEO…
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Mid-Term Elections: U.S. Overall Economy Doesn’t Reflect Rising Inflation
With inflation nearing 8 percent and some industries reporting costs for materials much higher than that, the thought that a new yet divided Congress might…
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Considering Employee Layoffs? Here Are Some Best Practices
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 and…
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Mid-Term Elections: A Few Predictions of What a Divided Congress Means for Businesses
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 in few big…
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Understanding Your Responsibilities Under Employee Discrimination Laws
The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the primary federal agency in charge of enforcing the employment discrimination laws in the United States…
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Putting Small Businesses at the Forefront of New Regulations
We’re kicking off Season 4 of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, with Congressman Ben Cline from the sixth congressional district in Virginia. Listen in as…
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Week in Review: Preparing for Potential New Rule on Independent Contractors
With the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent proposed new rule, businesses might have to make some adjustments if independent contractors are reclassified. It…
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Cyber Security: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Bonus episode: Cybersecurity – it’s not just for big businesses. In fact, small businesses are often prime targets for cyber-attacks. On this episode of…
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How to Use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to Recruit and Offer a Hiring Bonus
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 every resource…
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How These 5 Tips Can Help You Manage Cost Increases for Employee Health Plans
With projected increases expected for workplace health plans, you have options to help manage the costs; health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts…
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A Business Continuity Plan Can Help You Keep Some Control in the Wake of a Natural Disaster
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 should…
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Finding Good Staff in a Tight Labor Market
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 state of the…
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With Interest Rates Rising, Think Long Term – Loans, Money Management
With interest rates going up another 75 basis points, and another increase expected, businesses are going to find loans and financing more expensive to secure…
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Order Up: Fast-Food Stakeholders in CA Now Setting Policy
With recently passed legislation, California is looking to improve regulations and rules for the fast-food industry. That’s why when it comes to policy changes…
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Don’t Let Rising Utility Prices Be a Shock to Your Business. Here’s 5 Tips to Stay Energy Efficient
With the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasting a 16 percent increase in energy costs in 2023 – higher for some regions such as New York state that…
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Startups Are Booming – Here’s Why
Despite the Great Resignation, startup businesses are booming. Why is this? Stephanie Gorski, Strategy Managing Director/Partner at Accenture has some…
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Technology, Data, Communication, and Forecasting: Tips to Counter Inflation
After a survey revealed that 54 percent of small businesses expect their revenue to increase in 2023 despite inflation, host Gene Marks takes a look at ways to…
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Changing Workplace Trends According to Microsoft
What is on the minds of small business owners? That is what Microsoft went out to find in their Small Business State of Mind study. On this episode of THRIVE…
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California’s Fast-Food Law Could Change Wages, Safety Standards, and How Other States Regulate Businesses
California could be trendsetting or setting up businesses for more challenges with the signing of a law that regulates the fast-food industry. A council would…
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How eBay is Creating Communities for Buyers and Sellers
Starting, building, and growing a business can be very exciting and rewarding, it can also be very isolating. That’s why it’s so important to connect with your…
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Benefits of Offering Paid Parental Leave Include Significant Tax Credits
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…
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The Labor Market Is Tough – How Indeed Is Making It Easier
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…
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How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Benefit Business Owners
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…
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The Retirement Crisis in America – How the SECURE Act Is Helping Employees and Employers
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…
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Study: 3 Tips to Offset Pitfalls Created by Pay Transparency
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…
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Sen. Mark Warner on the Tax Credit Helping Minority-Owned Businesses Thrive
When it comes to banking, minority-businesses are often lacking that close relationship that many larger businesses have. With Community Development Financial…
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Could Potential Boost in IRS Funding Ramp Up Audits on Small Businesses?
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…
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For One Shipping Company, Success is More Than How Fast You Deliver
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…
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5 Ways to Help Your Business Work Better with Rising Interest Rates
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…