Why You Might Be Paying More Taxes in Maryland in 2026 and What Smart Businesses Do About It
Many Maryland employers are discovering they may pay more taxes in Maryland in 2026 even without hiring additional staff or increasing wages significantly. For small to mid-sized businesses, the increase often isn’t caused by one dramatic change. It’s the accumulation of: Local income tax adjustments Unemployment insurance rate recalibrations Multi-state payroll complications Benefit-related tax reporting shifts […]
The Expanding Role of HR and Payroll in Small Business Success
For many small business owners, human resources and payroll are functions learned on the fly. They are rarely part of the original business plan, yet over time they become some of the most consequential responsibilities a leader carries. Hiring decisions, wage practices, compliance obligations, employee relations, and payroll accuracy all intersect at the point where […]
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Really Means for Small Business Owners
Savvy small business owners are doing more than reacting to Washington’s latest tax legislation. They’re seizing the moment, rethinking how they pay, reward, and retain their people. The new law, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), delivers sweeping tax and incentive changes: a new tip-income deduction, overtime pay deductions, permanent rate cuts, and more. But […]
Retention in High‑Churn Industries: Building a People‑First Operating System
High turnover doesn’t start at the job board; it starts inside the operation. In restaurants, home health, light manufacturing, logistics, retail, and field services, employees rarely leave because a competitor paid fifty cents more. They leave because the workday feels unstable: schedules shift without notice, supervisors vary widely, paychecks are hard to predict, and training […]
Maryland SMBs in 2025: Real Momentum, Real Headwinds — and Where People-First HR Makes the Difference
From Frederick to the Eastern Shore, Maryland’s small businesses are navigating a year of mixed signals: growth headlines on one hand, labor frictions and cost pressures on the other. Here’s what really matters for owners and HR leaders across the DMV metro area, plus practical ways to turn today’s policy shifts into payroll, hiring, and […]
Restaurant Payroll and POS Integration in Maryland: Simplify Operations and Strengthen Compliance
By PeopleWorX | Payroll & HR Solutions with a Human Touch Running a restaurant in Maryland is equal parts art and operations. Between late-night shifts, split tips, and high staff turnover, managing payroll can feel like a full-time job. The right payroll and POS (Point of Sale) integration can change that, saving hours each week, […]