Small businesses are pulling back on hiring amid economic uncertainty, elevated costs and challenges finding qualified labor. The dynamic is translating to more work hours — and accompanying higher ...

The pace of growth in small business jobs and wages across the country stayed on an even keel in July, according to payroll provider Paychex. Processing Content The company reported that job growth ...

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, 2025 marked a year of consistency for U.S. small business job and wage growth trends. The monthly report’s Small Business Jobs Index, which ...

Hourly wage growth remains below three percent for 15th consecutive month Hourly earnings growth for workers in U.S. businesses with fewer than 50 employees remained below three percent for the 15th ...

The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showed an index level for June of 99.65, while hourly earnings growth for small business workers continued to trend below 3% at 2.79%. Since dropping below ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The small business labor market has remained stable with minimal changes observed through the first half of 2025, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment ...

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for September, job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees remains largely unchanged over the last year. The Small ...

For many small business owners, the busy summer season brings both increased profits and staffing headaches. Instead of hiring permanent employees, seasonal employment can be a flexible solution to ...