The Harris Poll remains relevant, maintaining its position as a trusted means to collect and analyze data behind what is driving opinions on companies, products and political issues.
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Paychex expands Board of Directors, adds IT expert as newest member 
"As a respected technology expert, successful entrepreneur, and CEO, Theresa Payton is a rare combination of highly sought-after skills," said Martin Mucci, Paychex board chairman in a statement. "Her business acumen, intense focus on the needs of clients and her ability to provide sound governance insights on digital and security risks will make her a strong addition to our Board of Directors."
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Read More »Syracuse business acquires Rochester accounting firm 
Bowers and Company CPAs, PLLC have acquired Robinson & Gordon Certified Public Accountants, P.C. in Rochester; a move that expands the Syracuse firm’s footprint.
Read More »Regus to open co-work space in Henrietta 
The expansion is part of IWG's strategy to capitalize on what it believes will be a continuation of migration toward co-work spaces. IWG founder and CEO Mark Dixon calls it the Great Lease Resignation, with companies finding savings with long-term hybrid work models. "We will see the Great Lease Resignation of traditional office space continue and the growing appeal of shared office and co-working spaces as a much more attractive alternative,” Dixon said in a news release.
Read More »Employee Retention Solutions adds HR division 
ERS already provides payroll, employee benefits and retirement services, and now adds human resources to the practice under director Dyanna Serrano. The firm’s outsourced HR services include employee engagement, onboarding and training, investigations, performance reviews, compliance and benefits administration.
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Read More »Paychex survey reveals business leaders’ top concerns 
According to the survey, 85 percent of business leaders said they anticipate their revenue to increase year-over-year. However, they reported that the challenges of the past three years have contributed to ongoing stress.
Read More »Taylor succeeds Pautler as CEO at AP Professionals 
Taylor has been AP Professionals president since 2017. He succeeds company founder Mark Pautler, who is retiring.
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Read More »Small business wage growth moderates at end of 2022 
The rate of hourly wage growth for U.S. small businesses continued to decline to 4.95 percent year-over-year in December, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Additionally, the Small Business Jobs Index, which measures national ...
Read More »Leo of JK Executive Strategies named a top agency recruiter 
Miranda Leo, recruiting manager at JK Executive Strategies, has been named the No. 1 agency recruiter in Rochester by Top Recruiter. Just eight recruiters across the country were honored in the category by Top Recruiter, which recognizes those in 30 ...
Read More »Paychex reports year-over-year increases in sales and net profit in Q2 
Paychex Inc. reported year-over-year growth in second-quarter sales and net income, due largely to the company’s strong execution and comprehensive suite of solutions, its leaders said. The business reported before markets opened Thursday that net income was up eight percent to $360.3 ...
Read More »Cooney honors businesses, individuals for contributions to community 
The businesses have acted as a catalyst to growth, success and enhancement of Greater Rochester, Cooney's office said.
Read More »Armbruster Capital Management names president 
Christopher Cebula has been promoted to president of Armbruster Capital Management Inc. Cebula, who is also a partner at the Pittsford-based investment firm, has been an advisor there for nine years. He succeeds Mark Armbruster, who remains CEO. In a ...
Read More »California company with ties to Rochester moves local operations to expanded space in Victor 
The location provides roughly 9,000-square-feet of production space, as well as administrative and research and development space, with room for additional growth.
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Read More »Paychex reveals top regulatory issues for businesses in 2023 
This year, funding and tax credit eligibility rose to the top of the list, as business leaders manage the economic impacts of inflation and turn to programs like the Employee Retention Tax Credit and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Read More »Small business hiring and worker wages hold steady in November, survey shows 
The rate of job growth and hourly earnings growth held relatively steady at U.S. small businesses in November, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index moderated slightly -0.05 percent from the ...
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