Paychex Inc.

10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 10:55

Job Growth Moderates Slightly for U.S. Small Businesses in September

Rochester, N.Y. (October 1, 2024) - According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for September, which reflects U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the national jobs index moderated slightly in September (99.84) but has averaged 100.31 so far in 2024, representing modest employment growth. Hourly earnings growth for workers showed 3.01% in September, while the three-month annualized hourly earnings growth has remained below three percent for the past five months.

Read the full news release on the Small Business Employment Watch site.

Tracy Volkmann

Tracy Volkmann began working at Paychex in July 2014 and currently manages public relations for the company. In this role, she is responsible leading the PR function, protecting the company's reputation, and driving positive earned media coverage for Paychex. Tracy is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and started her career in collegiate athletic communications, having spent seven years at West Point.

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