Roseland, NJ, January 5, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 153,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report.
Small businesses added 18,000 jobs; medium businesses added 71,000 jobs; and large businesses added 63,000 jobs.
The goods-producing sector lost 16,000 jobs, while the service-providing sector added 169,000.
Franchises added 23,300 positions.
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