Payroll Services

I recently read “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential” by Greg Crabtree, where he offers useful business insights that can help increase your profitability. I wanted to share some of these insights with you.  Crabtree devotes an entire chapter to the subject of labor productivity, which is a

Starting in 2023, 13 U.S. states will receive a minimum wage increase. In most cases, the wage increase will go into effect on January 1, 2023, though a few states have a mid-year increase scheduled for July 1. The federal minimum wage (currently $7.25) will remain the same. Note that many California localities are adding

This month, we’d like you to meet Adam James. Adam is our Technology Implementation Manager here at Focus HR —which means he helps clients leverage the offerings on our digital platform, making it easier to manage their teams and recruit new employees. Adam is one of the most genuine and kind people you will ever

We’d like to take a little time each month to introduce you to one of our amazing team members here at Focus HR. This month, we’re featuring Beverly, our Payroll Lead and Client Liaison. Beverly just recently moved to Arizona in 2021 with her husband, from Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was born and raised… and

Focus is your HR partner, here to help you navigate the confusing landscape of payroll and employee administration. There are some important changes coming up in 2022 that could affect your business. Below is a list of the top changes that you should be aware of. Rest assured we are handling everything on our end

25 states are raising their minimum wage in 2022. Additionally, 5 states are increasing the minimum salary requirement for overtime exemption on January 1, 2022. To ensure your organization is aware of the latest minimum wage requirements, please check out our breakdown by state and locality.  MINIMUM WAGE UPDATES State 2021 Minimum Wage 2022 Minimum

After the rollercoaster of 2020, it looks like it’s finally time to get back to business. However, you may notice that your employees are disconnected and less motivated after the chaos and instability of the past year. While this could just be a temporary setback, it’s worth remedying if you’re hoping to start off the

What would you do with 200 hours of free time? In that same span of time, Jack Kerouac and Charles Dickens wrote On the Road and A Christmas Carol, respectively, while Picasso painted Guernica in under three weeks. This is what time can buy you. Sure, you might not write your Great American novel or

Things are finally starting to look up. After the whiplash of last year, with the pandemic leaving no corner of the economy untouched, small businesses are starting to feel some relief as they begin to experience a dose of stability. However, as the storm of 2020 clears, there exist more hidden—but no less dangerous—risks on