Payroll January 15, 2025
Only 24% of Workers Confident They Have Skills Needed for Advancement
Employers that invest in continued learning and on-the-job development stand to reap bottom-line benefits that go beyond having a well-prepared workforce.
Payroll February 22, 2024
Despite Dropping Degree Requirements on Job Ads, Many Firms Aren’t Changing How They Hire
Employers are warming up to the idea of degree-less candidates but aren't actually extending them offers, a study revealed.
Payroll February 29, 2024
Patriot Software to Host Webinar on 401(k) Benefits
Patriot Software and Vestwell have teamed up to host a free webinar to help you learn about key tax benefits available to small businesses that start a company retirement plan, 2024 changes, and which plans may be right for your clients.
Payroll February 16, 2024
Family Budget Calculator Shows Cost of Living in All U.S. Counties
San Francisco topped the list of most expensive metro areas, with a basic budget of $181,277 a year for a two-parent, two-child household.
Payroll February 14, 2024
80% of Employers Plan to Increase Investment in Workforce Development
The survey explored the key market factors that are shaping workforce investment decisions for U.S. businesses in the year ahead.
Payroll February 9, 2024
Fewer Workers are Changing Jobs
According to new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half, only 36% of workers plan to look for a new job in the next six months, down from 49% in July 2023.
Payroll February 8, 2024
Economist Expects Consumer Spending to Continue Growth in 2024, While Labor Markets Cool
What happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
Payroll February 8, 2024
Valentine’s Day Retail Spending to Hit Record $14 Billion
Money may not be able to buy you love, but Americans really do like to spend it on their loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Spending on the annual lover's day is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion in 2024
Payroll January 31, 2024
ADP Adds Generative AI Option for HR, Payroll, Analytics
ADP Assist enhances HR productivity, aids decision-making with data-driven insights, and streamlines day-to-day tasks for practitioners, managers, employees and executives with simple, human-like conversations.
Payroll January 30, 2024
Report: Small Businesses Continue to Add New Jobs in January 2024
January marks the 34th consecutive month of job growth for U.S. small businesses. Wage growth for workers continues to stabilize in the new year with hourly earnings growth remaining essentially unchanged since November at 3.47%.
Payroll January 29, 2024
U.S. Economy Grew 3.3% in Q4 2023
The figures wrap up a year in which the economy showed surprising stamina, defying expectations by many Wall Street economists that the country was poised to slip into a recession.
Payroll January 25, 2024
84% of U.S. Employers Plan to Change Leave Programs in Next Two Years
Attraction and retention strategies are the top driver for making changes to paid leave, time off or disability programs, cited by almost three-quarters (73%) of employers that have made or plan to make changes to their leave programs.
Small Business January 24, 2024
Don’t Let Retirement Tax Benefits Pass By Your Business Clients
Tax professionals have the opportunity to help reduce their business clients’ taxes by recognizing the opportunity for a retirement plan.