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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Sector Under Pressure: How Nonprofits Can Adapt to Federal Funding Changes
Nonprofits are navigating a choppy 2025. Delayed grants, funding pauses, and policy shifts have created uncertainty for organizations relying on federal and pass-through state dollars. Recent analysis shows nearly one-third of nonprofits experienced a disruption in government funding in early 2025, with many forced to reduce staff or scale back programs. At PeopleWorX, we believe […]
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, […]
The Art of Employee Training: Why Knowing Your Business Isn’t Enough
Running a small or mid-sized business requires deep knowledge of your operations, customers, and goals. You’ve likely built your company from the ground up, learned through trial and error, and understand what “good work” looks like better than anyone else. But here’s the challenge many business owners and HR leaders face: Knowing your business doesn’t […]
Spring Hiring Challenges in Construction: How to Stay Ahead in a Tight Labor Market
As spring approaches, small construction firms and contractors prepare for their busiest season. However, the annual hiring push is becoming more difficult due to persistent labor shortages, increased competition, and tightening immigration enforcement. Many businesses struggle to find and retain qualified workers while also navigating complex compliance regulations. Without a strong workforce strategy, projects can […]