Paychex

The rate of growth in both jobs and wages slowed from January, according to a new report from Paychex.

Hourly wage growth at small businesses dampened this month, even though the pace of hiring remained strong.

Hourly earnings growth slowed last month to its weakest level since March of last year.

Small businesses saw little change in their month-over-month hiring rates and hourly earnings growth, but the number of hours worked by employees rose, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Hourly earnings and hiring slackened at small businesses, although workers put in more hours, boosting their weekly pay, Paychex reported.

The payroll solutions company appointed John Gibson as its new president and CEO.

Power users get more tools in their favorite spreadsheet program, and other developments in technology from the past month.

Hourly earnings growth at small businesses declined to its lowest level since over a year ago, while hiring also slowed, according to a report from Paychex.

The payroll giant announced the release of Paychex Voice Assist, which allows people to talk their way through payroll operations.

Hourly earnings grew at small businesses this month, but the pace of job growth slackened.