Private Sector Employment Rose in April, Though Less Than Expected

Roseland, NJ, May 6, 2015—Private sector employment increased by 169,000 jobs in April, according to ADP. 

This increase is less than economists anticipated, according to Nasdaq, and follows a downwardly revised increase of 175,000 in March.

Businesses with 49 or fewer employees saw the greatest growth in April, with an increase of 94,000 jobs.

Employment among companies with 50-499 employees increased by 70,000 jobs.

Employment gains at large companies—those with 500 or more employees—decreased slightly from March, adding 5,000 jobs in April, down from 6,000. Companies with 500-999 employees added no jobs, after adding just 2,000 in March.

Companies with over 1,000 employees added 5,000 jobs, a small improvement from 4,000 the previous month.