The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index reported a decrease of 2.71 percent in hiring this January, continuing the historically negative trend apparent in previous January readings. - See more at: https://www.cbiz.com/Insights-Resources/Blog/PostId/331/small-business-hiring-retreats-during-january-2015#sthash.aPEtY3XE.dpuf

1. % CHANGE TO EE COUNT FOR REPORTING PERIOD
January is always a month which brings some level of volatility, particularly with
employers of this size, as the holiday season winds down and winter weather begins to
disrupt broad economic activity. When taken within the context of prior years, however,
this January reading shows favorably, and with seasonal adjustment taken into account
the SBEI would represent a .02 percent growth in small business hiring.
PHILIP NOFTSINGER — Business unit president for CBIZ Payroll Services
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-.08%
-0.40%
-1.04%
-2.71%
1.01%
1.57%
1.25%
0.27%
1.2% 1.22%
-1.82%
-.17%
49%
30%
21%
JANUARY AT A GLANCE
21 percent of the companies included in the SBEI
during January added staff during the period,
while 30 percent decreased payroll commitments.
49 percent of the small businesses in the SBEI held
steady with their employee totals.
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CHANGE
DECREASED
STAFFING
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STAFFING