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Entrepreneur

7 Overlooked Ways to Cut Costs in Your Business Right Now

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Most cost savings aren’t dramatic — they’re hidden in plain sight. If you’re running a business, you’ve probably seen your costs…

Gene MarksApril 21, 2026

Guardian

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s another hot trend in the workplace — microshifting, and it’s about to revolutionize the workday by breaking the traditional…

Gene MarksApril 5, 2026

Guardian

AI could give us our lives back — if we don’t blow it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The other day I pulled into the parking lot of a client’s offices and in the spot next to…

Gene MarksMarch 15, 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

Workplace discrimination remains an important issue for employers. Here’s how to protect yourself

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Workplace discrimination guidelines have been changing under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been rolling back…

Gene MarksMarch 3, 2026

Philly.com

Expecting a big tax refund? One missing detail could freeze your money for weeks

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to new changes in the tax law caused by 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill — specifically with regard…

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2026

The Hill

No one wants to admit the real reason corporations are laying off thousands

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Everyone’s wringing their hands about the latest rounds of corporate layoffs. But no one is talking about the real…

Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2026

Guardian

Employers are spreading raises like peanut butter – and workers are paying the price

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Looking forward to a raise in 2026? You may be getting “peanut butter”. A new report from compensation…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2026

Philly.com

Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Every employer knows that offering benefits such as health insurance and vacation is important for attracting and retaining workers.…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2026

Entrepreneur

The 7 Things I Do Every December to Set My Business Up for the Year Ahead

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways A long-standing annual ritual helps a small business owner reflect on the past year, clarify priorities and prepare…

Gene MarksDecember 26, 2025