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September Hiring Data Reveals Steep Declines for Small Businesses
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 2.60% in September as the third quarter comes to a close. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring data for over 2,800 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · October 8, 2024
Small Business Hiring Rebounds in August After Two Consecutive Months of Decline
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.66% in August as the summer season comes to an end while losses were seen in June and July. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring data for over 2,900 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · September 10, 2024
Small Businesses See Continued Job Losses in July
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 1.00% in July, marking the second straight month of job losses during a time of year that typically sees robust employment gains. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring data for over 2,900 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · August 6, 2024
Small Business Hiring in June Reveals a Flat Reading
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 0.08% in June, a month that typically sees positive hiring momentum due to seasonal trends. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 2,900 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · July 9, 2024
May Experiences Robust Hiring Increase Among Small Businesses
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 2.69% despite indications of softening economic growth. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,000 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · June 11, 2024
Small Businesses Kick-off Q2 with an Uptick in Hiring
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.29% in April, marking the third consecutive month of hiring gains for small businesses. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,000 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · May 7, 2024
Hiring Growth for Small Businesses Continues in March
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.18% in March as the U.S. economy continues to show strength and resilience. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,000 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · April 9, 2024
Small Businesses Maintain Steady Hiring Pace in February
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.17% in February as the U.S. economy has shown unexpected strength amid the high interest rate environment. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 2,900 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · March 12, 2024
Small Businesses Kick-off 2024 with a Decline in Hiring
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 0.12% in January. Historically, the number was weaker than years past, but inline with expectations for the month. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 2,900 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · February 6, 2024
Small Businesses Wrap-Up 2023 with Minimal Hiring Gains
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.69% in December. In a month that tends to experience strong hiring numbers due to increased holiday demand, the reading for December was a modest gain and the underlying patterns imply economic weakness. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,100 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2024
October Hiring Experiences Second Straight Month of Declines
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 1.25% in October as small business hiring experienced a second straight month of declines, and losses in three of the last four months. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,100 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2023
September Hiring Data Reveals Minor Pullback in Small Business Hiring
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 0.40% in September, as the labor market experiences some softness heading into the fall. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,200 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · October 10, 2023
Small Business Hiring Shows Mild Uptick in August
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.47% in August. After a steep decline in hiring in July, August saw a mild recovery in small business hiring. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,200 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · September 7, 2023
Small Businesses Report Significant Hiring Decline in July
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 2.14% in July. This month's reading is a dramatic reversal from the strong hiring reported in June. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,200 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2023
Small Businesses Experienced Robust Hiring Gains in June
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 1.98% in June. Seasonal trends contributed to the employment gains as the summer months typically require additional hiring in recreational activities. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,200 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · July 11, 2023
CBIZ Health Care Survey Shows Employers Prioritize Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Hot Job Market
CBIZ (NYSECBZ), a leading national provider of insurance, financial and advisory services, released its inaugural 2023 State of Health Care survey that shows recruiting talent (67%) and retaining talent (64%) as top priorities for employers, trends driven by a hot job market despite concerns of a recession later this year.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · March 15, 2023
Small Business Hiring Declines Sharply in October
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 1.94% in October. The reading showed a decline in hiring for the third straight month, highlighting the emerging weakness in the labor market. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,600 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · November 8, 2022
Majority of Small Business Industries Experience Job Loss in August
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 0.98% in August. In a reversal from June and July, 18 of the 25 industries that make up the index, representing much of the American economy, saw job losses. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,600 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2022
Small Businesses Report Hiring Growth in July
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) (NYSECBZ) reported a seasonally-adjusted increase of 0.80% in July, continuing the upward trend from June. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,600 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · August 9, 2022
June Showed Hiring Growth for Small Businesses
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (“SBEI”) reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.29% in May, a modest gain overall for June. The CBIZ SBEI tracks payroll and hiring trends for over 3,600 companies that have 300 or fewer employees, providing broad insight into small business trends.
By CBIZ · Via Business Wire · July 12, 2022