Private Sector Employment Grew by 177,000 Jobs in August

Roseland, NJ, August 31, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 177,000 jobs from July to August according to the August ADP National Employment Report.

In August, small businesses added 63,000 jobs; medium businesses added 44,000 jobs; and large businesses added 70,000 jobs.

The goods-producing sector lost 6,000 jobs, while the service-producing sector added 183,000 jobs.

The industry breakdown is as follows: construction, lost 2,000; manufacturing, flat; trade/transportation/utilities, added 26,000; financial activities, added 15,000; professional/business services, added 53,000.

Franchises added 19,2000 jobs.