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Hiring woes may be easing for small businesses. The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.17% in February as the U.S. economy stays strong despite high interest rates.
Small businesses have a tougher time retaining workers since they often can’t offer higher salaries or other perks like health insurance.The CBIZ index tracks hiring among thousands of companies with 300 or fewer employees across the U.S.
“The U.S. economy has shown unexpected strength amid the high interest rate environment,” said Anna Rathbun, chief investment officer of CBIZ. “It’s apparent that small businesses are holding onto that strength for now as they expanded their workforce steadily during February…Story continues…
By: ASSOCIATED PRESS
Source: Marketing Scoops: Small Business Hiring Woes Show Signs of Easing as Economy Stays Strong
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