Paychex - IHS Small Business Jobs Index Lower in August Despite Positive Employment Growth

The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index decreased 0.17 percent from July to August, bringing the national index to 100.48. Little movement in recent months gave way to August’s decline. The index was down 0.51 percent from August 2014. The East North Central continued as the top-performing regional index despite a slight decrease month over month. Wisconsin surpassed Washington to lead among states tracked by the index, while Dallas has continued success as the top-ranked metro area for 11 straight months.

Read the full news release at the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index website.