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Many more small businesses are increasing staff compared to a year ago, but they’re also coping with more churn.

The drive toward pandemic recovery is strong among domestic businesses reporting significantly better financials compared to just a few months earlier.

For the first time since before the pandemic, the Principal Financial Well-Being Index shows most business leaders are optimistic about the economic outlook for the year ahead.

The election may dominate November economic news, but other key factors are important too. How should the news affect your plans and goals?

Business financials and outlook have improved since the depths of the pandemic, but our new survey also acknowledges the remaining challenges on the path to recovery.

The 2020 Principal Financial Well-Being Index measured resilience and optimism among U.S. employers. Businesses of all sizes are maintaining workforce and striving hard toward recovery.