by Gordon Marzano | Jun 23, 2026 | Performance Management
A disengaged employee can be one of the most frustrating challenges a business owner faces. Most employers know what to do when an employee’s performance is clearly unacceptable. The challenge is often the employee who isn’t performing poorly enough to...
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 | Apr 2, 2026 | Employment Law, Performance Management
Unemployment insurance (UI) in New Jersey is a critical program providing financial support to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. However, for employers, the unemployment process is closely tied to payroll taxes, compliance obligations, and...
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...
by Gordon Marzano | Jan 4, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Performance Management
A well-crafted job description is more than just a list of duties. it’s a critical tool for legal compliance, transparency, and hiring the right talent. Businesses that neglect this step risk legal challenges, hiring mismatches, or failing to comply with employment...
