women in the workplace Archives

Philly.com

Philadelphia’s new menopause protections take effect Jan. 1. Here’s how employers can prepare.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Philadelphia workers experiencing menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause will soon have new protections under city employment law, as a…

Gene MarksOctober 27, 2026

Guardian

The coronavirus pandemic has hit women in business particularly hard

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) It’s hard enough being a female business owner or employee in a world still

Gene MarksOctober 22, 2020

Guardian

When men are afraid to interact with women at work, it harms the whole company

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) There’s no arguing that the #MeToo movement has helped many women in the

Gene MarksSeptember 6, 2019