By Rachel Zheliabovskii Congress’ recently passed budget and tax bill — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — makes permanent a tax credit for employers who offer paid family and medical leave (PFML). Congress first passed the temporary credit in 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The credit, which...
July 31st is National Avocado Day, and at People First Inc., we’re celebrating more than just guacamole—we’re honoring the power of smooth solutions and healthy business practices! Avocados are creamy, nutritious, and versatile—just like our services. Okay, maybe not creamy, but definitely good for your business health and adaptable to your needs. 🥑...
I recently had a client reach out in a bit of a panic. One of her customers had accused an employee of theft — and not just a vague complaint, but a serious claim that something had gone missing. My client was understandably hesitant. She said, “Isn’t this just hearsay? What if I get in...
By Kathryn Mayer Several changes are coming to health savings accounts (HSAs) that will expand the HSA footprint and impact employers and their health care benefits, industry experts said. President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package, which Congress passed before he signed it into law July 4, contains changes that will expand...
July 24th is National Drive-Thru Day, and while we may not serve burgers and shakes, People First Inc. does deliver something just as satisfying: Quick, dependable business support that keeps your company moving forward. Much like a good drive-thru, our payroll, bookkeeping, and HR consulting services are all about: ✅ Speed without sacrifice...
I recently had a conversation with a client who was doing a great job building her team—but found herself completely overwhelmed when it came to organizing employee records. She called and said, “Barbara, I have no idea what goes in which file. I just know I’m not supposed to keep everything in one place!” She...
By Kathryn Mayer At a time when employees are worried about retirement savings, new research indicates that female workers are faring even worse. Research from the Nationwide Retirement Institute (NRI) reveals a gender disparity in retirement confidence and readiness among current U.S. workplace savers as more women than men report challenges. NRI’s survey...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—and on World Emoji Day, we’re surrounded by smiling faces, thumbs-ups, and shining stars. But when it comes to hiring the right person for your business, you need more than emojis to tell the full story. At People First Inc., we love a good 😊 as...
Not too long ago, I got a call from a client who was in full-on panic mode. “Barbara,” she said, “I don’t understand what’s going on. Our bookkeeping report shows a profit this month, but our checking account took a huge hit. How can we be profitable if our bank balance is so low?” ...
By Roy Maurer Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has issued a stark message to employees: Artificial intelligence will reduce the company’s corporate workforce in the coming years. In a blog post shared internally and later made public, Jassy explained that as Amazon rolls out more generative AI and autonomous agents, the nature of work will shift significantly...
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