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Philly.com

Finding employees is only half the battle for small businesses. Retaining them is just as important.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Finding employees has been a major challenge for small businesses in this tight labor market. As I…

Gene MarksAugust 6, 2022

The Hill

No, half of small businesses aren’t ‘in jeopardy of closing’ by fall — not even close

(This column originally appeared on The Hill) As someone who writes about small business, I receive lots of ridiculous surveys from companies and their public…

Gene MarksJuly 21, 2022

Washington Times

Impending recession will turn tables of the Great Resignation

(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) The Great Resignation. Labor disruption. Worker grievances. Ghosted interviews. Higher pay demands. More benefits. More paid time…

Gene MarksJune 28, 2022

Washington Times

The real reason why small business economic expectations are at a 48-year low

(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) This month the National Federation of Independent Businesses said that confidence among small businesses reached a two-year…

Gene MarksMay 18, 2022

Podcasts

Don’t Let Your Top Talent Become Someone Else’s

With today’s labor shortage, employee retention has become a top priority for most businesses. Listen in as Gene Marks talks with Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation…

Gene MarksMay 4, 2022

The Hill

Employees are not showing up to work — employers are replacing them with robots

(This article originally appeared in The Hill) It’s the “Great Resignation,” and many workers seem to prefer not coming in to work. Employers are increasingly…

Gene MarksOctober 26, 2021

Guardian

Rude customers are a drag – but can we small business owners do more?

(This article originally appeared on The Guardian) We’ve been reading about the airline industry’s troubles with unruly passengers. (more…)

Gene MarksJuly 25, 2021

Podcasts

Paychex President and CEO, Martin Mucci Talks Employment, Benefits, Business Outlook, and More

Episode 60 Recently, at the Paychex Business Conference 2021, Gene Marks (more…)

Gene MarksJune 22, 2021