Private Employment Added 153K Positions in December

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.