Private Sector Employment Growth Declined Last Month: ADP Report

Private Sector Employment Growth Declined Last Month: ADP Report
A restaurant advertising jobs looks to attract workers in Oceanside, California, on May 10, 2021. Mike Blake/Reuters
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Private sector employment growth in the United States declined in March when compared to February, according to data from the ADP National Employment Report published on March 30, as Americans continue quitting the workforce amid a tight labor market.

Overall, 455,000 jobs were added for the month, which is lower than the 486,000 jobs added in February. In January, 512,000 jobs were added. In March, small businesses recruited 90,000 people, medium businesses 188,000, and large businesses 177,000, according to the ADP report (pdf).
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