Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast

The cost of health benefits is rising, but employers say they are prepared to maintain their current employee health plans. Gene Marks shares news about a study that said nearly half of employers surveyed said they would cover the costs, and many would add alternative benefits. That’s good news considering other topics on this week’s episode reveal that 34% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Business owners will also want to audit their websites because a NYC firm is bringing lawsuits against those lacking web accessibility under the ADA. Watch or listen to the podcast. 

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With a multigenerational workforce, understanding the unique needs of each – Baby Boom to Gen Z – is crucial for your business in managing employees, as well as from the standpoint of recruitment and establishing a workplace culture. Host Gene Marks speaks with Diana Scott, U.S. Human Capital Center Leader at the Conference Board about shifting priorities of the new generations, leaning heavily on flexibility and personalized benefits, and how insights on communication can help ensure employee satisfaction across the generations. Watch or listen to Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast.

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We explore the dynamic integration of AI in recruitment and talent solutions, as Operational President Dawn Fay of Robert Half shares her three decades of experience on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast. The episode delves into the significant efficiencies AI brings to the candidate matching process, yet also emphasizes the importance of human interaction in final candidate selection. Host Gene Marks also brings in topics such as unlimited PTO, four-day workweeks, and much more.  

 

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The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch reports that employers keep adding jobs, although the pace is slowing. A report by the National Federation of Independent Businesses shows employers have solid hiring plans but nearly 40% failed to fill open positions – with 85% saying they had no qualified applicants. Another report says businesses are favoring part-time workers, and the U.S. government adjusted its job figures while the Wall Street Journal indicates 90% of those jobs rely on federal involvement. Gene Marks connects the dots for what this means for businesses.

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With the U.S. DOL's New Overtime Rule taking effect July 1, FLSA-covered employers across the country are subject to the rule's updated salary thresholds for Executive, Administrative, and Professional white-collar exemptions and HCE employees. The DOL is, however, temporarily restrained from enforcing the rule against the state of Texas, as an employer, after a federal district court issued a preliminary injunction. Tammy Tyler, Employment Law Compliance Manager of Compliance Risk at Paychex, shares insights on the rule and how employers may respond, including how communication and training are essential.

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A study from job posting platform Indeed shows that 70% of postings in U.S. this past year did not include years of experience and education. Gene Marks shares insights on this trend, including that on-the-job training seems to be the preference. This episode also looks at the potential of an increased tax on small businesses based on a Supreme Court decision, as well as why Texas, Florida and Wyoming fare better in rankings for businesses than Mississippi and even California.

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American Crane in Pennsylvania is a perfect example of succession planning done right. President and CEO Karen Norheim shares the ins and outs of how the company she co-owns with her sister maneuvered from her late father to his daughters, and how they are now supporting and fostering the third generation. In her conversation with Gene Marks on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, she talks about the importance of preserving company culture, establishing a family council, being a mentor, and the value of acknowledging emotions at work. Watch or listen to the podcast. 

 

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Some employers in California can get some financial help to cover the expenses of having workers out on Paid Family Leave under a new grant program that offers up to $2,000 per employee. Gene Marks shares details, as well as spotlights the recent increase of the sales of small businesses – noting that it is an excellent way for the next generation of entrepreneurs to start a business. And getting a restaurant reservation in New York might get a little easier if a law bans bots from saving a place at the table.

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What should an effective recruitment site have to draw interest from the top technology professionals? Gene Marks has a conversation with Art Zeile, CEO of the established recruiting platform Dice to find out more. Zeile shares insights on including culture and other aspects of your company to create a better picture for potential candidates, as well as what the future landscape of tech recruiting might look like and his thoughts on AI. Listen to Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast for more.    

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Gene Marks delves into various key topics in this episode. He starts by discussing the impact of the Department of Labor's new overtime rule, effective from July 1. The rule not only adjusts financial thresholds for overtime pay eligibility but also emphasizes fair compensation across industries, urging businesses to align with these new norms. View our on-demand webinar at https://go.paychex.com/OT-rule.

Moving on to small business employment trends, Gene highlights an uptick in weekly hours worked but notes a slowdown in hourly wage growth. He also addresses the Small Business Administration's unveiling of a new...