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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

Entrepreneur

A New IKEA Study Reaffirms Why My Company Will Never Adopt a 4-Day Workweek

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Over the past few years, I’ve researched, written and evaluated the pros and cons of the four-day workweek. And my…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025

Entrepreneur

Offer Unlimited Paid Time Off (The Right Way) To Attract Talent

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a business owner or senior manager, I’m sure you’re well…

Gene MarksApril 4, 2023

Guardian

Unlimited holiday time for workers is good for business — even small ones

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week Microsoft Corporation joined a growing number of companies around the country by announcing that it was…

Gene MarksJanuary 22, 2023

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

A paid time off policy can attract workers. Does your business have the right policy?

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Paid time off for vacation, sickness, or family leave is among the most requested employee benefits. But not enough…

Gene MarksJuly 23, 2019

Guardian

New York City’s required paid time off proposal will drive businesses away

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Should a government require a business to provide paid time off for its employees? That’s what New York City’s mayor,…

Gene MarksMarch 9, 2019