Payroll September 11, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Nearly Four Years
Initial claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000 in the week ended Sept. 6, the highest since October 2021, according to Labor Department data released on Sept. 11.
Firm Management September 10, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Sept. 2025
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of recent promotions, new hires, and another staffing-related announcements from around the profession.
Payroll September 5, 2025
Weak U.S. Payroll Gain of 22,000 Cements Case for Fed Rate Cut
Job growth cooled notably last month while the unemployment rate rose to the highest since 2021, fanning concerns the labor market may be on the cusp of a more significant deterioration.
Accounting September 4, 2025
CPA Business Executives Have a Slightly More Optimistic View of U.S. Economy, But Concerns Persist
CPA business leaders' view of the U.S. economy has improved to a small degree, but they continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts, according to the Q3 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
Human Resources August 28, 2025
How to Evaluate Resume Gaps Without Missing Out on Great Candidates
A human resources expert explains how to assess resume gaps with context rather than bias to avoid losing top talent.
Payroll August 28, 2025
Amid AI Boom, 59% of Recent Grads Are Struggling To Find Entry-Level Jobs
In a survey of nearly 1,200 recent grads, 59% report it has been very challenging to find a full-time, entry-level job this year and only 9% found one easily.
Payroll August 4, 2025
U.S. Notches Worst 3 Months for Jobs Growth Since Pandemic
Payrolls increased 73,000 in July after the prior two months were revised down by nearly 260,000, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report out Aug. 1.
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 17, 2025
93% of Managers Say Hiring Process Takes Longer Than Two Years Ago
In a survey of more than 2,200 U.S. hiring managers, nearly all (93%) said the hiring process takes longer now than it did just two years ago.
Payroll July 9, 2025
Why Returning to Your Old Job Could Accelerate Your Career
A business expert points out several compelling reasons why "boomerang hiring"—the practice of returning to work for a former employer—makes sense in today's market conditions.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Private Sector Shed 33,000 Jobs in June, ADP Says
“Though layoffs continue to be rare, a hesitancy to hire and a reluctance to replace departing workers led to job losses last month,” Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist, said on July 2.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Companies More Cautious on Hiring as Resume Norms Shift in 2025, Survey Finds
As economic uncertainty persists, a report from MyPerfectResume found that 79% of firms are pulling back on hiring this year, while AI continues to influence layoff decisions and reshape resume expectations.