Private Sector Added 147,000 Jobs in October

Roseland, NJ, November 2, 2016 – Private sector employment increased by 147,000 jobs from September to October according to the October ADP National Employment Report.

Small businesses added 34,000 jobs; medium businesses added 48,000 jobs; and large businesses added 64,000 jobs.

The goods-producing sector lost 18,000 jobs, while the service-producing sector added 165,000 jobs. Franchises added 25,000 jobs.