Payroll

The U.S. will see big growth in tech-related roles in industries such as finance, consulting and retail, according to a new forecast.

Small businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified employees to fill the open slots.

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.

The document reflects the reduced 24 percent withholding rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Payroll and the New Back Office

Paychex reported slight gains last month in employment and wage growth at small businesses, as the tight labor market appears to be holding back more robust growth.

Hiring kept up its robust pace with the help of tax cuts.

There are signs of slowing growth as the labor market gets tighter despite tax cuts.

There was a continuing decrease in the rate of growth in both small business jobs and wages last month.

ADP has acquired Celergo, a provider of payroll management services in 150 countries.