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Guardian

With workers in short supply right now it may pay to sweeten the deal

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) It’s not news that employers are struggling to fill open positions. There are a lot of different reasons…

Gene MarksMay 16, 2021

Guardian

Yes, some US small business owners actually support the $600 weekly benefit

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) About 30 million unemployed Americans are now on tenterhooks waiting to see if the $600-a-week federal

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2020

Guardian

Coronavirus has given employers the upper hand – they should use it wisely

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Forget the Age of Aquarius, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, 2020

Gene MarksJuly 26, 2020

Guardian

Some small businesses can’t get past their own prejudice. Let them fold

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) A guy in Georgia was fired from his job because he started playing in a gay softball league.…

Gene MarksJuly 3, 2020

Philly.com

Yes, health insurance costs are going up. But here’s what small businesses can do

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) There will be many issues debated during this election year, but one thing’s for sure: No one

Gene MarksDecember 19, 2019

Philly.com

A paid time off policy can attract workers. Does your business have the right policy?

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Paid time off for vacation, sickness, or family leave is among the most requested employee benefits. But not enough…

Gene MarksJuly 23, 2019

Guardian

Businesses, don’t slam the door on prospective employees who ghost you

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) A disturbing and growing behavior in this country is affecting countless small and large businesses:

Gene MarksMay 26, 2019

Guardian

Businesses may not like the overtime rule, but best not to mess with it

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Starting in January 2020, small businesses will see their compensation costs rise. It won’t just be due to…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2019

Guardian

Government should butt out of a business’s dress code

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) There aren’t many places to find a definition of anal cleft. I’ve tried. So I’ll have to rely…

Gene MarksFebruary 22, 2019

Guardian

Washington hair stylists proved independent contractors can’t be cut

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) One thing is obvious to anyone who’s ever visited a hair stylist: this is an industry that relies…

Gene MarksFebruary 10, 2019