How to Effectively Manage the Employee Lifecycle for Better Retention
In today’s talent-driven economy, retaining high performers isn’t just about perks or pay; it’s about purpose, alignment, and experience. As organizations grapple with evolving employee expectations, managing the employee lifecycle has emerged as a defining strategy for long-term success. Forward-thinking leaders are no longer viewing the employee journey as a linear HR process. Instead, they’re treating […]
Rethinking Employee Onboarding in 2025: A Strategic Imperative for Small Businesses
In today’s evolving workplace, onboarding is no longer a checklist – it’s a strategic advantage. In 2025, organizations that treat onboarding as a dynamic, human-centered experience are setting the pace in employee engagement, retention, and performance. With shifting work models, rising employee expectations, and advancing technologies, onboarding must evolve from a transactional process into a […]
Competitive Benefits Matter More Than Ever: Why Small Businesses Can’t Ignore Retirement Plans in 2025
401(k) participation is rising rapidly. Is your compensation package keeping up?In 2025, retirement benefits have become a fundamental expectation for employees, rather than a mere perk. This cultural shift is evidenced by the fact that, for the first time, over half of all U.S. private-sector employees are now participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such […]
Supporting Employees Through Uncertain Times: A Guide for Small Business Leaders
In today’s interconnected world, even seemingly distant events can land close to home. News cycles don’t pause for business hours, and the emotional toll of global unrest often filters into the workplace, especially in close-knit teams. For small and mid-sized businesses, where relationships run deep and roles are often stretched thin, these moments can create […]
Retirement Readiness in the SECURE 2.0 Era: What Small Businesses Must Do Now
The Future of Work Demands a Future of Financial SecurityIn today’s talent economy, the line between employer and advocate is blurring. More than just workplaces, businesses serve as foundations for financial wellness, stability, and long-term planning. This evolving role is acknowledged by SECURE 2.0, a significant piece of retirement reform legislation that encourages businesses to […]
Vacation Etiquette for Employees: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Summer brings sunshine, travel plans, and a surge of out-of-office notifications. For small businesses, the vacation season isn’t just about accommodating time off – it’s about operational resilience. Without thoughtful planning, even a few overlapping absences can stall projects, delay client responses, and strain team morale. At PeopleWorX, we believe time away from work is […]
Payroll and HR Trends for Religious Organizations in 2025
In 2025, religious organizations, particularly churches, face a unique set of human resources and payroll challenges that differ from the broader nonprofit sector or commercial businesses. With limited budgets, volunteer-led operations, and complex rules around tax-exempt status, churches require simple, cost-effective, and compliant solutions to manage their people. At PeopleWorX, we understand that churches are not looking for […]
Biometrics and Timekeeping in 2025: What Every Employer Should Know
How to Prevent Buddy Punching Without Inviting Legal Trouble In today’s digital workplace, time theft is more than a productivity issue. It is a liability. One of the most common culprits is buddy punching, which occurs when one employee clocks in or out for another. This seemingly minor act costs U.S. employers over $350 million […]
Tackling the Turnover Crisis in Home Healthcare: Smart Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
The home healthcare sector is at a tipping point. Fueled by demographic shifts, expanded care-at-home initiatives, and rising chronic disease rates, demand for qualified caregivers has never been greater. Yet amid this growing need lies a troubling paradox: turnover rates in home care consistently hover around 80%, placing extraordinary strain on agencies striving to deliver […]
Understanding the SBA’s New Loan Overhaul: Implications for Small Businesses in 2025
In 2025, transformative changes to the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan policies will be implemented, marking a pivotal shift crucial for small businesses across the nation. Small businesses, often regarded as the backbone of the U.S. economy, depend heavily on SBA loans to launch, sustain, and expand their endeavors. With the recent revamp in the […]
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 […]
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 […]