San Francisco – November 03, 2026 -- U.S. small businesses added an estimated 38,000 net new jobs in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, topping the 12-month average of 34,000 and extending positive hiring to a ninth consecutive month, according to the Gusto Small Business Jobs and Pay Report.

Hiring accelerated for a second straight month. September was revised down to 27,000 jobs from an initial 28,000. October's gain is the largest since July.

San Francisco – October 07, 2026 -- Gusto has rolled out its most significant overhaul of Gusto Pro since 2021, alongside a new multi-client Model Context Protocol (MCP) and an expanded Partner Program, targeting the more than 23,000 accounting firms currently using its platform.

San Francisco – September 29, 2026 -- America's small businesses added 28,000 net new jobs in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking the eighth consecutive month of positive hiring, according to Gusto's Small Business Jobs and Pay Report.