Gene Marks
The Guardian
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Why go to college when you could be a plumber?
More and more young people are seeing a skilled trade as a desirable career – maybe they’re on to something → Read More
US small business owners: discriminate at your own peril
The supreme court says businesses are free to refuse service on the basis of belief, but that doesn’t mean we should → Read More
‘Bidenomics’ is a business opportunity. But who can cash in?
Millions of dollars are going to support the president’s policies on infrastructure and services – and some of it could be yours → Read More
A US debt default could crush small businesses. So what can we do?
It sounds obvious, but it’s a fact that my very best small-business clients are always thinking ahead → Read More
Big tech says it can boost productivity, but AI won’t solve meetings madness
Endless Zoom meetings, a full inbox, innumerable Slack notifications – who’s got any time to actually work? → Read More
The brief Age of the Worker is over – employers have the upper hand again
The pandemic ushered in an era of ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘bare minimum Mondays’ but workers have since lost leverage → Read More
The biggest challenge facing US small businesses? Rising interest rates
Financial help is available to small businesses – but this funding is competitive, time-consuming and difficult to receive → Read More
‘Guilt tipping’: is there any escape from the gratuitous rise in gratuities?
Have you had a point-of-sale device spun round after minimal service inviting you to add a tip starting at 20%? You are not alone → Read More
I have no problem hiring ex-offenders. But they’re being let down
I don’t care if a candidate for my company’s open position has a criminal record. But I do care about something more important → Read More
Employers are now ‘ghosting’ applicants in tight labor market – and that’s not all bad
It’s rude to end a relationship in radio silence, but it provides insight into a company’s culture and how it treats its employees → Read More
Ignore US government economic figures – base your decisions on actual data
The US reported the GDP bounced back – but at best it’s preliminary data that’s revised multiple times. Info from the top two payroll services are a better bet → Read More
My advice to restaurant owners: don’t apologize for a bad Yelp review
If you’ve done something wrong, admit your mistake and fix what you can. Otherwise, stand your ground → Read More
The tax man is receiving $80bn – but US small businesses shouldn’t worry
Will your small business face greater scrutiny from the IRS? Will your tax bill go up as a result? The answer to both questions: don’t panic → Read More
Yes, you should monitor your remote workers – but not because you don’t trust them
Cybercrime attacks are increasing. That’s one good reason to keep track of employees who work from home → Read More
Maybe the US is in a recession, but small businesses don’t know it
Inflation is high, interest rates are rising and the stock market is down 18% … but small businesses are still hiring → Read More
Paid parental leave isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s smart business
Fewer employers are offering paid parental leave – but there are ways to give time off that benefit both your employees and your business → Read More
Is the work-from-home debate already over?
Both remote work and a return to the office have their benefits – which is why a compromise is inevitable → Read More
Want to know if US is in a recession? You’re asking the wrong question
America is simply too big for generalizations. The right question is whether your industry is in recession → Read More
It’s time for US small businesses to care about mental health
A recent survey and a legal case in Kentucky highlight the necessity for providing additional health benefits → Read More
Inflation is hitting LGBTQ+ Americans harder – smart employers can help
Almost two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people are living paycheck to paycheck and many say they face ‘unique’ challenges → Read More