(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Many have thrown up their hands in horror at news that one in four of gen-Z job applicants —…
Gene MarksJune 16, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Hill) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings are now at about 8.5 million, significantly down from the 12.2…
Gene MarksMay 31, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Federal Trade Commission issued a rule last week that will effectively eliminate the use of noncompete agreements. The change will…
Gene MarksApril 29, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) According to CNN “4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America’s companies are exploring them.” CNBC says: “This US company…
Gene MarksApril 28, 2024
(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) I’m not going to name names, but over the past 25 years of practicing accounting, I’ve run across a fair number…
Gene MarksApril 5, 2024
(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
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) A new rule from the Department of Labor goes into effect on March 11, and it…
Gene MarksJanuary 30, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The Department of Labor finalized and issued a new rule last week that impacts how businesses of…
Gene MarksJanuary 16, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) If you’re a small-business owner, it’s worth your time to consider hiring an apprentice. According to the…
Gene MarksNovember 14, 2023