News Releases
Paychex Wins Two 2026 Lighthouse Tech Awards
March 9, 2026
Paychex announced that the company has received industry recognition from Lighthouse Research & Advisory for its Paychex Flex® and Paycor® HCM platforms. Paychex Flex earned a Lighthouse Tech Award for Best Small Business-focused Solution and Paycor for Best Midsize Business-focused Solution, both within the Core HR/Workforce category.
U.S. Small Business Wage Growth Remains Steady in February
March 3, 2026
According to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, hourly earnings growth among U.S. small business workers remained below three percent for the 16th consecutive month.
Paychex Unveils Cutting-Edge AI and Agentic Workforce Management Solutions
February 26, 2026
Paychex announced today new AI-driven advancements within its Paycor® and Paychex Flex® platforms to streamline workforce management and increase efficiency for businesses.
Grand Opening of New Downtown Office for Paycor, a Paychex Company, Commemorated with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
February 11, 2026
Leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Paycor’s new downtown office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
U.S. Small Business Employment Trends Hold Steady to Start 2026
February 3, 2026
The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for January shows job and wage growth trends among U.S. small businesses remained consistent to start 2026.
Paychex and PayPal Team Up to Bring Direct Deposit Alternatives Into Paychex Flex® Perks
January 8, 2026
Paychex announced today a new partnership with PayPal within its Paychex Flex® Perks platform, Paychex’s digital marketplace of curated employee benefits. Through this collaboration, employees of Paychex customers have the ability to easily set up PayPal Direct Deposit, providing up to two-day early access to their paychecks.