Paychex - IHS Small Business Jobs Index Signals Continued Employment Growth
September 29, 2015
The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index decreased slightly in September, moving from 100.48 to 100.44. After increasing the first quarter of 2015, the pace of employment growth has moderated during the second and third quarters of 2015. The Mountain region was the top-performing regional index. Texas surpassed Washington and Georgia to lead among states tracked by the index, while Dallas continues as the top-ranked metro area for the twelfth straight month. Other Services (except Public Administration)*, as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ranks as the top industry sector for small business employment growth at 103.95.
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