employee benefits Archives

Philly.com

How businesses can help employees save for their kids with a Trump IRA

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s a new savings option for children as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It’s called…

Gene MarksMay 27, 2026

Philly.com

Which PTO policy is right for your business? Local companies offer clues

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In today’s competitive labor market, offering the right paid time off (PTO) policy can be one of the most…

Gene MarksApril 15, 2026

Philly.com

As health insurance prices climb, HRAs offer small businesses a flexible option

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Finding and retaining employees remains a top concern among small-business owners, and offering affordable healthcare benefits continues to be…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2026

Guardian

Afraid to take vacation? The problem isn’t your boss — it’s how you work

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A recent survey of more than 3,000 US workers for employment search site FlexJobs found that almost a quarter didn’t take…

Gene MarksJanuary 19, 2026

Philly.com

These 5 overlooked employee benefits can make hiring easier and keep workers happy

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The benefits employees request most, according to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, should come as little…

Gene MarksOctober 29, 2024

Washington Times

Why Starbucks workers are rejecting unionization

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) If you worked at a Starbucks, would you be so eager to join a union? Despite…

Gene MarksNovember 27, 2023

Philly.com

For some employers, paying their employees daily is becoming an important benefit

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Over the last few years, employers have begun offering “earned wage access" or “on demand pay" to…

Gene MarksOctober 3, 2023

Podcasts

5 Up and Coming Benefits That Can Help You Retain Employees

We know there are 11 million open jobs right now. We know that even though the unemployment rate is low, there are still a lot…

Gene MarksApril 1, 2022

Philly.com

Time to consider an unlimited paid time off plan for your business

(This article originally appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer) Your business already has a paid vacation plan.

Gene MarksJune 29, 2021

Philly.com

These little known health insurance options may save small employers big money

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The quality and variety of a company’s health insurance benefits remain

Gene MarksJune 8, 2021