Know Your Rules: Small-Business HR & Payroll Compliance (Without the Panic)
The rules apply to you, even with 5 employees. From exempt vs. non-exempt to paid sick/safe leave and auditable records, small employers carry the same obligations as large ones. The difference? You don’t have time for guesswork. PeopleWorX pairs modern payroll + HR ttech with a real human who helps you make the right call, […]
Company Culture for Small Businesses: A Practical Playbook to Help Your People, and Your Business, Thrive
The SMB Culture Playbook: Define It, Operationalize It, Measure It When people feel seen and supported, they do their best work. Culture isn’t a poster—it’s the daily experience inside hiring, onboarding, scheduling, recognition, and pay. This playbook gives small-to-midsize business leaders a practical, budget-friendly way to define, operationalize, and measure culture. On this page What […]
2026 Workforce Outlook: A New Year, A New Beginning for Small Business HR & Payroll
The start of a new year always brings optimism, but for small and midsize businesses, 2026 also brings reality. Workforce expectations are higher.Compliance pressure is heavier.And the margin for HR and payroll mistakes is thinner than ever. As we transition from 2025 into 2026, one thing remains true at PeopleWorX: strong businesses start with people. […]
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Really Means for Small Business Owners
Smart small business owners aren’t just reacting to Washington’s latest tax changes — they’re using this moment to rethink how they pay, reward, and retain their people. The new law, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), introduces major tax and workforce-impacting updates: a new tip-income deduction, overtime deductions, SALT changes, and permanent rate cuts. But […]
Automated Payroll Systems for Small Businesses: A Smarter, Scalable Solution
Managing payroll is one of the most essential—and often overwhelming—parts of running a small or midsize business. From tracking hours and calculating overtime to managing tax withholdings and staying compliant, payroll requires accuracy, time, and expertise. That’s where an automated payroll system becomes a game-changer. With PeopleWorX, you don’t just get payroll software. You get […]
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 […]