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Washington Times

Minimum wage debate not about fairness

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) For a business owner such as me, the minimum wage debate is not ideological. It is mathematical. The federal minimum wage is…

Gene MarksJune 29, 2026

Philly.com

Hiring foreign workers has become more difficult. These options still exist.

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Employing foreign workers is more difficult than ever. But it’s not impossible. A Philadelphia employer can potentially secure…

Gene MarksJune 17, 2026

Guardian

Many of us aren’t saving enough for retirement. But there are ways to fix this

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It was recently reported that nearly half of the members of my generation are delaying retirement as rising…

Gene MarksMay 31, 2026

Philly.com

Where local small-business owners are actually finding talent

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Despite a slowing economy and a softening job market, most small-business owners I know are always looking for talent…

Gene MarksMarch 31, 2026

Guardian

The government probably took too much of your paycheck this year — here’s how to get it back

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) US taxpayers will have a “gigantic refund year in the first quarter” of 2026, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, recently…

Gene MarksJanuary 4, 2026

Forbes

OpenSpace Is Using AI To Create A Visual Timeline Of Projects

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) AI applications are slowly but surely being used by businesses and their employees to write better emails, research topics, supplement…

Gene MarksDecember 30, 2025

Forbes

When Will Small And Mid-Sized Businesses In Construction Truly Adopt AI? Tech Company Trimble Urges Patience

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) In the construction industry, AI use cases are beginning to grow. Construction Industries Slowly Adapting AI At my clients’ jobsites,…

Gene MarksDecember 24, 2025

Guardian

Want job security in the age of AI? Get a state license — any state license

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) When I was in college and didn’t know what to do with my life, my dad offered this career…

Gene MarksDecember 14, 2025

Philly.com

A worker cooperative is a different form of employee benefit. Some say it’s better

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thinking of selling your business? Or starting a business? You may want to consider a worker cooperative. This type…

Gene MarksDecember 9, 2025

Philly.com

A new overtime wage tax deduction may be helpful, but it’s also creating headaches

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) One of the more touted provisions of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful” tax and spending bill, which was signed…

Gene MarksOctober 28, 2025