by Gordon Marzano | Jul 15, 2026 | AI, Employee Engagement, Employment Law
The NJ HR trends shaping 2026 all point to the same three topics coming up again and again for small and midsize business owners — in the news, in conversations with other owners, and in your own inbox. AI in the workplace. The cost of hiring and keeping good people....
by Gordon Marzano | May 2, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Performance Management
Every leader eventually faces the same dilemma: an employee whose performance is solid — maybe even above average — but whose attitude poisons the team. They hit their numbers, yet peers tiptoe around them and the energy drains out of the room when they walk in....
by Gordon Marzano | Apr 21, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook, Performance Management
Here’s an uncomfortable truth: If you’re still relying on yearly performance reviews, you’re losing money, talent, and competitive ground. The fix? ➡️ CONTINUOUS FEEDBACK and the companies using it are crushing everyone else. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 12, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law
RetireReady NJ is a state-sponsored retirement savings initiative created to help employees save for retirement through automatic payroll deductions when their employer does not offer a retirement plan. The program currently applies to employers that: Have 25 or more...
by Gordon Marzano | Mar 7, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook, Employment Law
Although there is no legal requirement that employers maintain an employee handbook, it often is the most important employment-related document a business possesses. Whether creating one for the first time or updating an outdated version, employers should ensure their...
by Gordon Marzano | Jan 10, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Performance Management
As the calendar turns to the start of a new year, it’s common practice for many businesses to provide employees with pay increases. This gesture not only acknowledges employee contributions but also reinforces motivation and morale within the workplace. However, as...
