Private Sector Adds 217,000 Jobs in November

Roseland, NJ, December 2, 2015—Private sector employment increased by 217,000 jobs from October to November, according to the November ADP Employment Report.

Small businesses added 81,000 employees; medium businesses added 62,000 employees and large businesses added 74,000 employees.

The goods-producing sector grew by 13,000 hires, and the service-producing sector grew by 204,000 hires.

Industry growth is as follows: Construction, 16,000; Manufacturing, 6,000; Trade/transportation/utilities, 30,000; Financial activities, 9,000; and Professional/business services, 59,000.