From the pandemic to supply chain snarls to record inflation, the past few years have reminded managers that running a business is not for the faint of heart.

"Finding qualified employees remains the overwhelming challenge facing all small business clients but has lessened from September," according to the latest small business outlook report from the ADP Research Institute. "The economy continues to be a far greater challenge for smaller clients, whereas employee retention is a much bigger issue for larger clients. All clients find employee absenteeism more of a challenge than previously, especially larger clients."

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