Stable Employment Levels Continue for U.S. Small Businesses in August

Paychex reports positive weekly hours worked growth for the sixth consecutive monthROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The pace of job growth (99.13) among small businesses in the U.S. remained consistent in August, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employers with fewer than 50 employees. Weekly hours worked growth (0.07%) for small business personnel was positive for the sixth consecutive month in August – a stretch not seen since October