Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Jobs Index decreased slightly in August from July, down 0.20% to 99.94; average hourly earnings growth was 5.18%

ROCHESTER, New York , August 30, 2022 (press release) –

Workers of U.S. small businesses continue to benefit from higher wages, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Average hourly earnings growth increased to 5.18 percent, matching a record set in May 2022. Meanwhile, the pace of job growth at small businesses moderated from the previous month, slowing -0.20 percent. The Small Business Jobs Index stands at 99.94.

Read the full news release on the Small Business Employment Watch site.

Lisa Fleming
Lisa Fleming joined Paychex in 2006 and last year was promoted to the position of public relations manager. As part of her role, Lisa leads the department’s external communications efforts and manages the company’s relationship with its outside PR agency partner, Eric Mower & Associates. Lisa is a graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo, New York where she studied English and Communications.

Manager, Public Relations
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lfleming@paychex.com

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