employee benefits Archives

Philly.com

Permanent paid family leave is a boon for employees and employers

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Emily Wielk, a senior policy analyst for working families at the Bipartisan Policy Center says that she “hears consistently” that paid…

Gene MarksAugust 25, 2026

Daily Herald

Cook County-area business owners share their approach to PTO

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) According to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, more than 80% of workers…

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2026

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