# Jobs and Wages Steady, Skipping PTO Causes Burnout, Growth Targeted in 2026

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Podcast: [THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrive-a-paychex-business-podcast-1231062)
Published: 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://paychexbusiness.podbean.com/e/wir-02162026/
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## Resource

The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for January reveals that job growth and hourly wage growth remain steady to start 2026, but host Gene Marks expresses some concern that wage growth is hovers around the inflation percentage. A survey from the Philadelphia Business Journal highlights a burnout concern by Millennials and Gen Z workers who continue to fear taking time off and push themselves toward professional burnout. Gene says it is indicative for owners to support employees for the good of the company and individual. Plus, despite daunting economic headwinds, many small business owners are emphasizing growth through marketing expenditures. Listen to the podcast. Additional Resources Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Paychex Small Business Employment Watch: https://bit.ly/paychex-sbew Article on employee burnout: https://bit.ly/burnout-prevention-strategies DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

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