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Many workers had experienced a transition during the pandemic that allowed them to spend more time with their families. They’ve benefitted from commutes that were shortened or eliminated. They may not have been rushing to deal with packing lunches, rushing to get kids off buses, or getting dinner on in time to shuttle a child […]

You won’t believe how easy it is to set up an employee in PPX.

Has it been a while since you attended a professional event? You are not alone! Whether you have been at your first networking event in 18 months or are preparing to go to a mixer for the first time in a long time, PaySmart has a few tips for you. Some of these tips may […]

National Payroll Week is celebrated from the week of September 7th thru the 11th. It is celebrated in conjunction with Labor Day. Labor Day is a holiday established to celebrate American workers’ achievements and their contribution to the economy. This year’s theme is “Payroll is magic!” National Payroll Week was founded in 1996 by the […]

Some leaders are natural. They are born that way. Those leaders are the lucky ones. If you are like most leaders, you are a continuous student. You may have had a role model to look up to. Perhaps you like to follow and study famous leaders and gain insight to apply within your small business. […]

Did you know that your business could be more profitable due to time off? Are you viewing your employees’ vacation time as an expense vs. an asset? If you are like many small business owners, you may be concerned about your business’s ability to operate when employees take time off. The concerns about keeping up […]

Unemployment Compensation (UC) fraud has increased exponentially with the rollout of the new benefits system. PA Labor and Industry (L&I) is aware of the increase in fraud and is actively looking at placing additional security measures in place. The fraudsters are part of organized crime rings worldwide, trying to infiltrate the billions of dollars in […]

The coronavirus has adversely impacted Pennsylvania’s workforce. An estimated 1.2 million residents have been diagnosed with coronavirus disease. Pennsylvania residents that tested positive for the virus missed work. Employees missed work due to the need to quarantine to stop the spread of the virus. Residents also missed work due to the need to care for […]

Thank you to everyone that took time out of their busy day to vote for us as your favorite Payroll Provider under the Professional Services Category. We are honored to be a finalist in the 2021 Central Penn Business Journal’s Reader Rankings.

Governor Wolf announced that all businesses, events, and venues could return to 100% capacity. Pennsylvania residents have been anxiously awaiting this reopening of our state. Small businesses have been eager to see the state reopen so that their companies can return to a state of normalcy. However, small businesses must take a few considerations to […]