Private Sector Employment Rose by 179,000 in July

Roseland, NJ, August 3, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 179,000 jobs from June to July, according to the July ADP National Employment Report.

Small businesses added 61,000 employees; medium businesses added 68,000 employees; and large businesses added 50,000 employees.

The goods-producing sector lost 6,000 jobs, while the service-producing sector added 185,000.

The construction industry lost 6,000 positions while manufacturing added 4,000; trade/transportation/utilities added 27,000; financial activities added 11,000; and professional/business services added 59,000.