From Chaos to Control: How to Standardize Training Records Across Multiple Locations
From Chaos to Control: How to Standardize Training Records Across Multiple Locations When training records live in spreadsheets, paper folders, and inbox reminders across different sites, risk rises fast. Standardization replaces scrambling with clarity—so you’re audit-ready, always. Our take at PeopleWorX: modern payroll & HR technology paired with named experts who answer the phone. That’s […]
2026 Workforce Outlook: A New Year, A New Beginning for Small Business HR & Payroll
People Matter 2026 HR & Payroll for Small Businesses: Move From Reactive to Ready The start of a new year brings optimism—and 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. At PeopleWorX, one truth […]
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 […]
Retention Strategies in High-Churn Industries: A People-First Blueprint for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
How SMBs in High-Churn Industries Keep Great People (Without Burning Out Managers) Turnover hits small and mid-sized businesses hardest. Here’s a practical, people-first playbook your managers can run this quarter—supported by payroll accuracy, smart scheduling, and real human expertise. Contents Why High-Churn Industries Struggle With Retention 8 People-First Retention Plays That Actually Work Retention Is […]
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 […]
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 […]