Optimism Wanes But SMB Health Solid, Burnout on Rise, States Step Up AI Laws

Host Gene Marks discusses three business trends affecting small enterprises in this Paychex Thrive podcast episode. Despite declining optimism per the National Federation of Independent Businesses, most business owners report their companies remain in good or excellent financial condition, while a Glassdoor survey reveals employee confidence hitting record lows with rising burnout. States including Connecticut, Colorado, and California are implementing AI employment regulations that employers must navigate separately from federal standards.