Payroll Services

When you think of HR, what comes to mind? Hiring, onboarding, payroll, maybe even compliance. But what about the hidden costs of HR? The ones that quietly chip away at your bottom line without you even realizing it. For small business owners, these hidden HR costs can be a major obstacle to growth. Factors like […]

We often hear about the importance of employee engagement, but its true impact on a business is often underestimated. While low engagement might seem like a minor issue, its consequences can be severe, leading to significant financial losses and operational challenges. Consider these staggering statistics: But the costs don’t stop there.  High turnover rates, a

Are you up to speed on the latest updates to Form I-9 and the E-Verify platform? These essential documents and systems play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with immigration laws and verifying employee eligibility to work in the United States. With that in mind, the Focus HR team has created this rundown of recent

Let’s Talk Politics (Without It Turning Ugly)… Look, we all know things are a little heated out there, especially with the election coming up.  And guess what?  That tension can easily spillover into our workplaces and cause conflict in our businesses.   Suddenly, team meetings feel like political debates, and morale can take a nosedive. A

Those handling HR for your small business often find themselves not just advising, but actively taking on managerial tasks like hiring, performance reviews, and even disciplinary actions. While well-intentioned, abdicating these responsibilities to HR vs. your managers/supervisors can undermine their role and weaken leadership development within the company.

Running a small business in Arizona — comes with its fair share of challenges. The daily grind often means juggling HR, payroll, employee benefits, and compliance, all while trying to focus on growing your business. It can feel like you’re spinning plates, and if one drops, it can be costly. That’s where Professional Employer Organizations

The American workweek is shrinking. As of May 2023, the average American worker put in only 34.3 hours — just shy of the 35-hour average of 2021. But that doesn’t mean workers are going home with lighter paychecks.  On the contrary, many workers are doing less work for the same pay. This development speaks to

Like most businesses, your company is probably focused on closing out 2023 strong. Whether this means running some last-minute promotions or launching a marketing campaign, you have a ton on your plate.  While it would be nice to devote all of your energy toward meeting your revenue goals, you also have to deal with an

Do your employees feel valued? If not, they may start looking elsewhere for work. Today, one of the surest ways to make your workers feel undervalued is wage compression.  In many workplaces, wage compression has become the “silent killer” that’s destroying company culture. Here’s what you need to know about wage compression and how you

For every $5 of your cash outflow, nearly $1 goes to your payroll, according to recent research from JPMorgan. But lurking behind this figure may be hidden costs that could be taking a bite out of your business. These hidden costs can include the cost of multitasking, the cost of office space, the cost of upkeep, the cost of mistakes, and the cost of turnover.