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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

Why does the US have it in for gig workers?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The US seems to have it in for gig workers and those who use them. California — the fifth-largest…

Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2025

Washington Times

Small-business owners are optimistic, but are they realistic?

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As we head into 2025, small businesses seem optimistic — at least according to some recent reports. Surveys…

Gene MarksDecember 31, 2024

Guardian

Why are small businesses hiring fewer people? It’s complicated

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Small businesses are hiring fewer people. It’s a worrying trend given that in the US small businesses…

Gene MarksMarch 17, 2024

Forbes

On AI: Google’s NotebookLM Is Definitely Not Open For Business Yet

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) I'm searching for a part-time administrative assistant for my business. I placed an ad on Craigslist (and don’t…

Gene MarksDecember 15, 2023

Philly.com

Philly restaurants are hurting for employees, so some owners are adding perks to the job

Owners are offering perks and improving work environments as the dining industry grapples with a historically tight labor market. (This column originally appeared in The…

Gene MarksAugust 31, 2023

The Hill

The big diversity problem that no one wants to publicly admit

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Thanks to a Supreme Court ruling in June, colleges and universities can no longer consider race in admissions.…

Gene MarksAugust 28, 2023

Philly.com

Finding new employees is challenging these days. Are interns an answer?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) When you ask most small-business owners what their biggest challenge is heading into 2023, you’ll likely hear…

Gene MarksDecember 8, 2022

Guardian

I have no problem hiring ex-offenders. But they’re being let down

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) My company is hoping to hire a part-time person to implement and support some of the software applications…

Gene MarksDecember 4, 2022

Guardian

Employers are now ‘ghosting’ applicants in tight labor market — and that’s not all bad

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) We knew it was coming. The practice of “ghosting” has taken a 180-degree turn. Up until recently, many…

Gene MarksNovember 6, 2022