U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady in October
Rochester, N.Y. (November 3, 2026) – According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees held steady in October. Hourly earnings growth remained below three percent for the 26th consecutive month, while weekly hours worked growth was positive for an eighth consecutive month, as employers continue to meet demand by increasing hours among their existing workforce.
Read the full news release on the Small Business Employment Watch site.
Tracy Volkmann
Tracy Volkmann comenzó a trabajar en Paychex en julio de 2014 y actualmente administra las relaciones públicas de la empresa. En este cargo, es responsable de liderar la función de relaciones públicas, proteger la reputación de la empresa e impulsar una cobertura positiva de medios obtenidos para Paychex. Tracy pasó siete años en West Point: se graduó de la Universidad de San Buenaventura y comenzó su carrera en comunicaciones de deporte universitario.
