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The Manager Mass Exodus: How SMBs Are Flattening the Org Chart

Average labor costs in the United States increased by 17% between June 2021 and December 2024, and in 2024 labor costs were a major concern for nearly one-third of small businesses. For many businesses, this has meant slower hiring and reduced growth. However, others have sought to reduce their payrolls in order to control labor […]

By Aaron Terrazas June 30, 2025

Promotions Are at a 5-Year Low — What That Says About the Labor Market

By Aaron Terrazas June 20, 2025

Despite a General Slowdown in Hiring, Teens Are Still Able to Find Summer Jobs

By Aaron Terrazas June 18, 2025

LGBTQ Founders Reach Parity: Business Ownership Reflects U.S. Demographics

By Nich Tremper June 4, 2025

Women Are Behind Nearly 1 in 2 New Businesses—Here’s What’s Driving the Shift

By Nich Tremper May 21, 2025

FEATURED REPORT

The election is over and a new government will take over in January. What does this mean for small businesses?

The election is over and a new government will take over in January. What does this mean for small businesses? The election brings an amount of certainty, especially with the now-likely prospect of a unified government in which Republicans look to control the White House and both houses of Congress. This provides an opportunity for […]

By Liz Wilke November 8, 2024