workplace culture Archives

Guardian

Bosses don’t like the sound of a ‘four-day workweek’. Maybe it’s time to rebrand it

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) We keep hearing that the four-day workweek is the future. So why are so few businesses actually adopting it?…

Gene MarksApril 26, 2026

Guardian

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s another hot trend in the workplace — microshifting, and it’s about to revolutionize the workday by breaking the traditional…

Gene MarksApril 5, 2026

Philly.com

Are you bullying your employees? Here’s what to know.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Workplace bullying is a growing problem in the U.S. and much of it seems to come from the top.…

Gene MarksMarch 26, 2025

Entrepreneur

Your Workplace Is Just Pretending to Care — and You’re Part of the Problem, Too. Here’s Why.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) If you ever want to watch a single minute of a television show that succinctly demonstrates the differences between today’s…

Gene MarksJuly 12, 2024

Guardian

Do you care if your employees are high at work? I don’t.

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Cannabis. Caffeine. Adderall. Xanax. Ritalin. Vicodin. Tito’s and Jameson. These are all legal substances in most states. Some can…

Gene MarksApril 14, 2024

Philly.com

‘Elections can create a lot of friction’: How to deal with politics in your office

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) It’s an election year and — given the high stakes — it’s more important than ever for…

Gene MarksMarch 22, 2024

Philly.com

Workplace discrimination rules are getting an update. Is your business ready?

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Harassment remains a serious workplace problem. Between fiscal years 2016 and 2022, more than one-third of charges…

Gene MarksJanuary 31, 2024

Guardian

Don’t laugh: boomers still rule the world – for now

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) I still pay for cable TV, print out plane tickets, read the newspaper and watch Jeopardy. Yes,…

Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2024