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Entrepreneur

I’m a Business Consultant Who’s Seen the Best Advice Fail Companies — Here’s What Goes Wrong

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Most companies don’t fail because of bad advice — they fail because leaders don’t consistently execute the good…

Gene MarksMay 29, 2026

Entrepreneur

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers — Here’s What You Need to Know

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways Pay transparency is quietly reshaping hiring and compensation decisions in ways many employers don’t expect. As the rules…

Gene MarksMarch 4, 2026

Philly.com

A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s better

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thinking of selling your business? Or starting a business? You may want to consider a worker cooperative. This type…

Gene MarksDecember 9, 2025

Philly.com

As healthcare costs rise, more small employers are turning to level funded plans

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Employer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports by two large insurance…

Gene MarksSeptember 24, 2025

Guardian

Rise of the Pips is a reminder to employees that no one is irreplaceable

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If there’s one thing I’ve learned about large, corporate customers is that trying to get anything done with their…

Gene MarksJanuary 5, 2025

Guardian

Less work for the same pay won’t fly — but here’s a four-day week that might

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) According to CNN “4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America’s companies are exploring them.” CNBC says: “This US company…

Gene MarksApril 28, 2024

Forbes

On AI: Both Microsoft And Google Are Facing A Looming AI Backlash

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) In the next few months both Microsoft and Google are planning on releasing their latest generative AI applications…

Gene MarksOctober 17, 2023

The Hill

Bankruptcies are skyrocketing — and that’s only half the story

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There isn’t an official recession, yet. But regardless, a large — and growing — number of U.S. companies…

Gene MarksMay 20, 2023