A Multi-Industry Guide to Unlocking WOTC Workforce and Tax Benefits
A Broader Purpose: Why the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Exists The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is more than a financial incentive, it is a policy tool grounded in labor economics and social mobility. The credit was designed to encourage businesses to hire individuals who face significant barriers to employment. These include veterans, individuals receiving […]
Smarter Labor Allocation for Grant Compliance in Your Nonprofit Organization
Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in serving communities, addressing social issues, and advancing missions that benefit society. However, managing the complexities of human resources (HR) in a nonprofit environment comes with unique challenges. Nonprofits must balance limited resources, ensure compliance with diverse regulations, and allocate their labor in a way that maximizes efficiency and […]
Construction Payroll Made Easy: Smarter, Automated Systems for Contractors
Managing payroll is a critical yet complex function for small businesses, especially construction business. Managing payroll in the construction industry is no small feat. Between fluctuating job sites, seasonal labor, and ever-changing compliance requirements, small construction businesses often find themselves spending more time in the back office than on the job site. These challenges can lead to […]
Student Loan Policy in the US: A Critical Update for Borrowers and Employers
The landscape of student loan policy in the United States has undergone significant changes, impacting millions of borrowers and the businesses that employ them. As of May 2025, the U.S. Department of Education has resumed aggressive debt collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans, marking the end of a five-year pause initiated during the COVID-19 […]
Beyond Compliance: How Strategic Payroll-Based Journals Drive Healthcare Growth
In the healthcare sector, staffing levels don’t just affect operations; they define patient outcomes, drive reimbursement rates, and determine compliance success. The Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ), required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is more than a documentation requirement for long-term care and home health providers. It is a powerful tool that, when […]
From Compliance to Capacity: A Nonprofit’s Move to HCM
In Part 3 of our series (check out the 2nd one here), we turn to a growing community-based nonprofit facing increasingly complex grant reporting, payroll allocation, and strategic workforce planning needs. Already equipped with HRIS and HRMS capabilities, the organization adopted a Human Capital Management (HCM) platform to connect HR, finance, and program operations. This […]
Beyond the Basics. A Home Health Care Provider’s Move to HRMS.
In this second post of our HR tech adoption series (check out the1st one here), we follow a home health care provider that expanded rapidly and needed to evolve beyond its basic HRIS. With a complex mix of full-time, part-time, and field-based staff, the provider implemented a Human Resource Management System (HRMS) to streamline recruitment, […]
When Spreadsheets Stop Working. A Retailer’s Journey to HRIS Adoption.
In this first installment of our HR tech adoption series, we explore how a small, family-run retail business outgrew manual HR processes and took the first step toward digital transformation by implementing a Human Resource Information System (HRIS). From payroll errors and compliance risks to improved onboarding and employee self-service, this real-world narrative illustrates how […]
Automated Payroll Systems: A Smarter Approach to Payroll Management for Restaurants
Managing payroll is a critical yet complex function for small businesses, especially restaurants in expansion mode. Managing payroll across multiple restaurant locations often involves compliance with tip and minimum wage regulations, tracking employee hours through a POS system, all while configuring a data sync with the restaurant’s centralized payroll process. These challenges can lead to inconsistencies and […]
Empowering Small Business Workforces with Employee Self-Service Payroll Solutions
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, small businesses face mounting pressure to operate efficiently. One key area of opportunity lies in how businesses manage everyday HR functions, payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, and communication. Enter Employee Self-Service (ESS): a digital platform that enables employees to manage their own payroll and HR information anytime, from any device. Once believed […]
Home Health Care: What Proposed Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Changes Could Mean for Your Business
Home health care businesses serve as a critical component of the U.S. healthcare system, providing essential care to patients in their homes. However, the landscape is shifting, with proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement creating both challenges and opportunities for providers. As a business owner in the home health industry, understanding these changes is […]
A Sector Under Pressure: How Nonprofits Can Adapt to Federal Funding Changes
The nonprofit sector is facing a period of uncertainty as federal funding cuts, economic turbulence, and policy shifts challenge the financial stability of organizations across the country. With new budget constraints and unpredictable grant allocations, nonprofit leaders must act quickly to protect their missions and ensure long-term sustainability. At PeopleWorX, we understand that nonprofits are […]
Automated Payroll Systems: A Smarter Approach to Payroll Management for Startups
Managing payroll is a critical yet complex function for small businesses, especially startups. Beyond issuing paychecks, it involves compliance with tax regulations, tracking employee hours, managing benefits, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. While manual payroll processing was once the norm, today’s businesses increasingly rely on automated payroll systems to streamline these tasks, reduce errors, […]
Restaurant Hiring Challenges: How WOTC Can Help You Build a Stronger, More Cost-Effective Workforce
The restaurant industry has always faced high turnover and seasonal staffing challenges, but today’s hiring landscape is even more difficult. Many restaurant owners and general managers are struggling to fill open positions while balancing rising labor costs due to minimum wage increases, inflation, and ongoing workforce disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. These pressures are squeezing […]
The Art of Employee Training: Why Knowing Your Business Isn’t Enough
As a business owner or HR leader, you understand your company better than anyone else. You know the ins and outs of your operations, the expectations for success, and the details that make your business run smoothly. But when it comes to training employees, that deep knowledge can create a surprising challenge. It’s easy to […]