Tag Archive: Small Business

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... View Article

June 23, 2025 / / By

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... View Article

June 18, 2025 / / By

Reshoring Manufacturing: Why Tariffs Alone Won’t Bring Jobs Home

As the U.S. government doubles down on reshoring with a new wave of tariffs, manufacturers are once again under the microscope. But while headlines stir patriotic momentum, a more practical question emerges: Is America’s manufacturing sector, and more critically, its workforce infrastructure, truly ready for a domestic resurgence? “The 2025 Kearney Reshoring Index fell by... View Article

June 16, 2025 / / By

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 the latest... View Article

June 11, 2025 / / By

The Role of HR and Payroll in Maryland’s Small Business Success

The Maryland Small Business Landscape Maryland’s economy thrives on the grit and innovation of its small business community. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 99.5% of all businesses in Maryland are classified as small businesses, employing nearly half of the state’s workforce. From retail shops in Annapolis to bustling cafés in Baltimore, these businesses... View Article

June 9, 2025 / / By

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... View Article

June 2, 2025 / / By

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... View Article

May 27, 2025 / / By