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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

A New IKEA Study Reaffirms Why My Company Will Never Adopt a 4-Day Workweek

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Over the past few years, I’ve researched, written and evaluated the pros and cons of the four-day workweek. And my…

Gene MarksMarch 16, 2025

Entrepreneur

These 3 Quotes From Jeff Bezos Will Change How You Run Your Business

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Want to change how you run your business? Listen to Jeff Bezos. The former CEO of Amazon was recently interviewed by podcaster Lex…

Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2025

Entrepreneur

I Gave My Employees Unlimited PTO — The Effect This Had on My Business May Surprise You

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways An unlimited PTO benefit can positively impact your business in a number of significant ways. Here are 11…

Gene MarksJanuary 3, 2025

Philly.com

Big changes are coming to retirement plans in 2025. Here’s what small businesses should know.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) As we near the end of 2024, it’s important for business owners to understand impending changes in retirement plan…

Gene MarksDecember 24, 2024

The Hill

Will Trump’s deportations create a hardship for small businesses? Let’s hope so.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There’s an ongoing labor shortage, which makes it very difficult for small businesses to find and retain talented workers. So won’t President-elect…

Gene MarksDecember 19, 2024

Philly.com

A new overtime rule has been stayed by a federal court. What should employers do?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Overtime compensation rules are changing — again — but this time they’re going in reverse. In April, the Biden…

Gene MarksDecember 3, 2024

Philly.com

These 5 overlooked employee benefits can make hiring easier and keep workers happy

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) The benefits employees request most, according to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, should come as little…

Gene MarksOctober 29, 2024

Philly.com

Instead of laying off workers, companies should explore shared-work programs

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Let’s say you’re running a company in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and you’re facing a temporary shortfall in orders…

Gene MarksOctober 22, 2024

Entrepreneur

I Made My Company 100% Virtual And It’s a Decision I Regret Everyday — Here’s Why.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) My 10-person technology consulting company was virtual before anything was virtual. We were remote when the phrase “remote working” hadn’t…

Gene MarksOctober 18, 2024