Private Sector Employment Increased by 257K in December

Roseland, NJ, January 6, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 257,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report.

Small businesses added 95,000 jobs; medium businesses added 65,000 jobs; and large businesses added 97,000 jobs.

The goods-producing sector added 23,000, while the service-producing sector added 234,000.

The construction industry added 24,000 positions; manufacturing added 2,000; trade/transportation/utilities added 38,000; financial activities added 13,000 and professional/business services added 66,000.