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Small Businesses that Adopted AI Are Hiring Faster (Gusto) (2026)

Record 011 · Impact · 2026

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Small Businesses that Adopted AI Are Hiring Faster (Gusto)

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“Gusto payroll analysis: AI-adopting SMBs hire about 7% more in the first year; firms under 10 employees grow teams ~10% more than comparable non-adopters.”

Gusto payroll analysis: AI-adopting SMBs hire about 7% more in the first year; firms under 10 employees grow teams ~10% more than comparable non-adopters. +7% headcount vs non-adopters in year one <10 employee firms +10% team growth

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