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Paychex, Inc. reports developments tied to its human capital management business, including cloud-based payroll and HCM software, HR advisory services, benefits administration, retirement services, insurance solutions, and outsourcing through administrative service organization and professional employer organization offerings.
Recurring updates cover quarterly results, dividend actions, product integrations such as embedded on-demand pay for PEO worksite employees, governance recognition, and the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which uses payroll data from U.S. small business clients to report employment, wage, and hours-worked trends.
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In June 2020, the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch reported steady employment growth with a jobs index of 94.81, down just 0.06%. Notably, weekly earnings increased by 4.02% year-over-year, while annualized growth in weekly hours worked surged to 8.28%. Regionally, the Northeast saw a 4.40% decline in employment growth, with Arizona and Florida leading in job growth. The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced significant wage gains, highlighting economic recovery as businesses reopened amid the pandemic.
According to a recent Paychex survey conducted from June 12-15, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act is viewed positively by business owners. 90% believe extending the loan forgiveness period from 8 to 24 weeks will be impactful, and 82% appreciate extending loan repayment from 2 to 5 years. Of businesses surveyed, 49% are fully operational, while 42% operate on a limited basis. 64% of those who applied have received PPP funds, with 60% stating it will aid in retaining or rehiring staff. Concerns remain about a potential second COVID-19 wave.