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Guardian

Afraid to take vacation? The problem isn’t your boss — it’s how you work

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A recent survey of more than 3,000 US workers for employment search site FlexJobs found that almost a quarter didn’t take…

Gene MarksJanuary 19, 2026

Entrepreneur

I Own a Small Business — and I’d Still Choose a Big Company for This Job

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways One routine purchase made me rethink where small businesses shine — and where they don’t. I didn’t expect…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

Philly.com

Tips on Airbnb hosting from a few Philly experts

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are you thinking of making a few extra bucks by being an Airbnb host? You aren’t alone. Philadelphia had…

Gene MarksJuly 30, 2025

Entrepreneur

Sports Talk in the Office Could Be Discriminatory Against Women

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) As the Super Bowl approaches, I'm betting that many people in your office are talking a lot

Gene MarksJanuary 30, 2020

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