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Maybe the US is in a recession, but small businesses don’t know it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Are we in a recession? Because if we are, it’s a very strange one. Sure, we’ve had two…

Gene MarksSeptember 18, 2022

Guardian

Paid parental leave isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s smart business

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) For US employers, offering parental leave — where one or both parents are allowed to take extended time…

Gene MarksSeptember 4, 2022

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Is the work from home debate already over?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I think we can all agree that, for the most part and thankfully, the worst of the Covid…

Gene MarksAugust 28, 2022

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Are these guys for real? How to keep your business safe from deepfakes

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Is that really Tom Cruise about to wrestle an alligator? Keanu Reeves dancing like nobody is watching? Or…

Gene MarksAugust 21, 2022

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US inflation isn’t going away. Small businesses must plan ahead

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Inflation is the top challenge facing small businesses this year, according to a report issued by the National…

Gene MarksAugust 14, 2022

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Want to know if US is in a recession? You’re asking the wrong question

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) As someone who writes about small business and runs a small business and serves hundreds of small business…

Gene MarksAugust 7, 2022

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It’s time for US small businesses to care about mental health

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Recently, the Society of Human Resources Executives surveyed approximately 3,100 HR executives about the benefits their companies are…

Gene MarksJune 26, 2022

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Inflation is hitting LGBTQ+ Americans harder — smart employers can help

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) It’s no secret that workers’ income is not keeping up with inflation. Analysis from the Brookings Institution thinktank…

Gene MarksJune 19, 2022

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Alex Jones’s plan to avoid paying Sandy Hook families? Trying to twist bankruptcy laws

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Alex Jones is unquestionably a controversial figure. His Infowars media platform has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories…

Gene MarksJune 12, 2022

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The federal government is offering $10bn to small businesses — here’s how to apply

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) A not-so-new federal program to help small businesses just began distributing funds this past week. How much? How…

Gene MarksJune 5, 2022