Payroll February 17, 2025
Southwest Airlines to Cut 15% of Corporate Jobs
Southwest Airlines Co. will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in the carrier’s history.
Payroll February 12, 2025
Inflation Rose in January, Report Says
The monthly consumer price index rose in January by the most since August 2023, led by a range of household expenses like groceries and gas, as well as housing costs.
Small Business February 7, 2025
2025 Business Outlook Report Outlines Top Business Trends, Growth Opportunities, Economic Challenges
The publication explores critical themes such as the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the impact of hybrid and return to work models, heightened cybersecurity demands, and changing buyer behaviors.
Accounting February 6, 2025
Businesses Face Persistent Risks and Growth Opportunities as Global Economy Undergoes Transformative Shift
A new study explores how businesses, executives and investors should rethink traditional approaches for navigating today’s global macroeconomic environment.
Small Business February 5, 2025
CFOs Show Signs of Optimism in Latest Grant Thornton Survey
Respondents reported 13-quarter highs in their confidence in meeting growth projections (65%), increased demand (64%), cost control goals (62%) and labor needs (60%).
Small Business February 4, 2025
Trump ‘Delays’ Tariffs on Mexico and Canada as Nations’ Leaders Threaten Their Own Tariffs
Trump on Monday shelved plans for wide-ranging tariffs on Canada and Mexico, after doing the same for Colombia the prior week. In each case, Trump relented despite countries promising only modest changes on border security and immigration.
Small Business January 14, 2025
SMB Jobs and Revenue Dropped in 2024 But Show Signs of Recovery, Says Intuit Report
Small businesses grew more slowly after the spike in interest rates if they had less access to credit. Those that were hit the hardest had up to 30% lower revenue and 4% lower employment growth compared to other small businesses.
Small Business January 8, 2025
ADP Says 122,000 Jobs Added in December, While Annual Pay Rose 4.6%
ADP's pay measure uniquely captures the earnings of a cohort of almost 10 million employees over a 12-month period.
Financial Reporting January 7, 2025
Two Wipfli Reports Show Growth and Confidence for Banks and Credit Unions in 2025
Based on the extensive data, the surveyed financial leaders describe challenges such as cybersecurity, talent shortages and digital transformation maturity as continuing to shape strategies and priorities in 2025.
Payroll December 26, 2024
6 in 10 U.S. Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the First Half of 2025
34% plan to staff vacated positions, while 63% will increase the number of contract professionals on their teams. Robert Half is a talent solutions and business consulting firm.
Payroll December 12, 2024
Consumer Housing Sentiment Up Significantly Year over Year
This month, a new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months, while fewer respondents said they expect home prices to rise.
Payroll November 30, 2023
Average U.S. Home Prices Hit Record High
New listings have been ticking up recently, and mortgage rates have declined after peaking early this month, signs that some conditions are improving for homebuyers.