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Here’s a tip: eliminate US tipping culture and pay people a living wage

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I’m here in Las Vegas for a conference where I just paid $7 for a cup of coffee and…

Gene MarksSeptember 14, 2025

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The panic over tariff details is different than its bigger picture

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Earlier this month the Trump administration moved forward with eliminating a loophole that allowed businesses to avoid tariffs if…

Gene MarksSeptember 7, 2025

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First the great migration, now the big hold: why workers are staying put

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The tide has turned. The great migration — when the shift to remote work prompted people to quit their…

Gene MarksAugust 31, 2025

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Planning to post a video of your layoff online? You may want to think twice

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) An employee shares a video of her “real time, emotional reaction” to being one of 2,200 people laid off from her…

Gene MarksAugust 10, 2025

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A Trump IRA for kids? It’s worth a bit of money. But here are better options

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s Trump Mobile, $Trump coins, Trump watches, Trump sneakers and now … the Trump baby savings accounts! Will it…

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2025

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It’s time to rethink how we measure labor in the US

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that, as a result of the “tougher environment” in the labor market, companies are…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2025

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Born into crisis, gen Z is saving for retirement like no other generation

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Research published at the end of last year by the Investment Company Institute with help from the University of Chicago found that…

Gene MarksJuly 6, 2025

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Small business owners aren’t jumping for joy about the US economy — but they still aren’t jumping ship

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses in the US account for approximately half of the country’s jobs, so when small businesses are doing well,…

Gene MarksJune 22, 2025

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Tariff dodgers take big risks to cut small corners

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If you put up a barrier, people will find a way around it. So its not shocking to read…

Gene MarksJune 15, 2025

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When are people too old to do their jobs?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Old people are making news. Just this past week in Denmark, the retirement age for collecting a government pension was increased to…

Gene MarksJune 1, 2025