Payroll July 30, 2025
U.S. Small Business Job Growth Remains Stable in July
Job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees is holding steady, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for July.
Payroll July 30, 2025
Despite Inflation Being Less Impactful, 1 in 3 Back-to-School Shoppers Are Making Changes to Save
Inflation continues to plague back-to-school shoppers, but less so than in years past, according to a new Bankrate survey, perhaps indicating Americans have become more accustomed to paying higher prices.
Payroll July 29, 2025
65% of Gen Z Concerned Over AI Consider Switch to Trade Career
Gen Z workers are questioning the value of college, rethinking corporate paths, and increasingly considering hands-on, AI-resistant careers.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Social Security Makes Major Decision for Beneficiaries Who Receive Paper Checks
The Social Security Administration is backing away from a plan that would have eliminated paper checks for benefit payments issued to beneficiaries.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Your Boss Can Fire You For These Off-Duty Social Media Posts, Legal Expert Warns
A law firm CEO explains how at-will employment laws allow companies to terminate workers for off-duty social media activity that conflicts with their values.
Firm Management July 29, 2025
7 Brutally Honest Reasons Employees Say Bosses Force Them Back to the Office
From power trips to property values, workers reveal what they believe is really driving the push for in-person work.
Payroll July 28, 2025
Analysis Shows Trump Tax and Deportation Plans Could Disrupt 6 Million Jobs
The analysis builds on recent economic research that found previous increases in immigration enforcement caused widespread job losses for both immigrant and U.S.-born workers.
Payroll July 25, 2025
U.S. Businesses Keeping 2026 Salary Raises at 2025 Level of 3.5 Percent
Despite stable pay increases, employees are staying put. Fewer organizations this year have found employee stability challenging compared to the past two years.
Payroll July 24, 2025
Jobless Claims Fall for a Sixth Straight Week
Initial claims decreased by 4,000 to 217,000 in the week ended July 19, still the lowest since mid-April.
Staffing July 22, 2025
7 in 10 Managers Say Supervising Gen Z Feels Like Babysitting or Parenting
About 61% say their Gen Z reports require frequent hand-holding, while 52% say they struggle to follow basic instructions.
Payroll July 22, 2025
AARP Survey Shows Confidence in the Future of Social Security Among Younger Adults at 15-Year-Low
Americans’ confidence in the future of Social Security has declined by 7 percentage points in the last five years, from 43% in 2020 to 36% in 2025.
Payroll July 22, 2025
7 Strategies to Build Wealth No Matter Your Income
Building wealth requires discipline to stick to your budget, resist impulsive spending and stay committed to your long-term goals. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.