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Philly.com

Worker classification rules are changing. Employers should pay close attention, lawyers say.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Do you classify workers as independent contractors or employees? The difference could be very expensive for business owners, and…

Gene MarksAugust 26, 2025

Guardian

Do those so-called US recession indicators actually mean anything? | Gene Marks

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) As someone who keeps a close eye on the economy, I often bump into those strange metrics that…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2025

Guardian

Treat workers like adults and they’ll get the job done

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) You know what the worst thing about working for someone else is? It’s wasting your time. Many years…

Gene MarksJuly 23, 2023

Washington Times

The next phase of remote working: In the office only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays And Thursdays

(This column originally appeared in the Washington Times) Ask any of my clients who own businesses, and they’ll tell you that it is better when…

Gene MarksJune 29, 2023

Philly.com

Sales jobs are recession proof, but how should employers pay for them?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Three of the top 10 most recession-proof jobs were in sales, according to a study released earlier…

Gene MarksJune 6, 2023

Daily Herald

ESOP plans are growing in popularity as a great way for a business owner to exit

(This column originally appeared in the Daily Herald) According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of small-business owners are over…

Gene MarksMay 22, 2023

Philly.com

A new federal law can help you save more for retirement

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The Secure 2.0 Act, which became law late last year, contains many provisions to make it easier…

Gene MarksMay 17, 2023

Guardian

The brief Age of the Worker is over — employers have the upper hand again

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It seems that it was only yesterday that the media was filled with stories about workers calling the…

Gene MarksMay 7, 2023

Entrepreneur

Employee Theft is More Common Than You Think. This is What You Should Do About It.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Are you a fan of chicken wings? So much so that…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023

Philly.com

How to train your employees on anything from language skills to leadership, while Pa. foots 75% of the bill

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Pennsylvania has programs to help its local business owners identify opportunities around workforce, education, training, and economic…

Gene MarksApril 18, 2023