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Paychex Prepares Customers for Post-Pandemic Economy with Spring ’21 Release

May 11, 2021

Today, Paychex, Inc., the HR software and services company that provides the power of simplicity for increasingly complex workplaces, announced new functionality to Paychex Flex®, the all-in-one solution for HR, payroll, and benefits. The Spring ’21 release helps businesses with the need to increase the speed of hiring and onboarding new employees, as well as giving them the ability to better understand, measure, and manage labor costs. In addition, Paychex continues to enhance its solutions to support businesses as they navigate federal stimulus programs and work to meet state-mandated retirement planning.

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Job Growth Rate in Small Businesses Increases Significantly in April

May 4, 2021

The Small Business Jobs Index increased 4.33 percent from March to 98.34 in April, a positive indicator of job growth returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Awards

Paychex Recognized for Excellence in Financial and Operational Risk Management by Treasury & Risk Magazine

April 22, 2021

On the strength of the company’s recent innovations in financial and operational risk management, Paychex was honored by Treasury & Risk magazine with two Alexander Hamilton Awards. The awards highlight how Paychex has helped businesses and their employees achieve financial security this past year.

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Paychex Pooled Employer Plan Accelerates Growth Adding 2,000 Companies in Three Months

April 19, 2021

Paychex, Inc. today announced their Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) offering added 2,000 clients since launch.

Awards

Paychex Ranks No. 1 in Payroll Voice of the Customer Report From Sapient Insights Group

April 7, 2021

Paychex, Inc., the HR software and services company that provides the power of simplicity for increasingly complex workplaces, ranked No. 1 among all solution providers in the newly released 2020-2021 Sapient Insights Annual HR Systems Survey – Voice of the Customer Report, Payroll Administration and Services Application.

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Small Business Jobs Growth Shows First Significant Gain Since the Start of the Pandemic in the U.S.

March 30, 2021

The latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows notable increases in jobs growth in March across all four U.S. regions and nearly all states and metros analyzed in the report. The Small Business Jobs Index increased to 94.25 in March. While the index remains 4.03 percent below its March 2020 level, last month’s 0.30 percent increase has been the most significant one-month gain since 2013.