Posted by EDI Staffing on May 13, 2025

In April 2025, the U.S. labor market continued to show modest growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000, consistent with the prior 12-month average (+152,000), while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% for the third consecutive month.   Here’s a summary of the latest employment data from the BLS Employment Situation Summary released […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on March 09, 2025

February’s job market remained resilient, with steady employment growth, but cooling trends continued to surface. While hiring persisted across key industries, job gains slowed compared to recent months, and wage growth remained moderate. Here’s a breakdown of the latest employment data from the BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, March 7, 2025:   Unemployment Rate: Slight […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on February 19, 2025

January’s report reflects a stable but cooling labor market, as job growth slowed slightly compared to last year’s pace.   Here’s a recap of the January employment situation from the recent BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, February 7, 2025:   Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 4.0%   The unemployment rate edged down from 4.1% […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on January 13, 2025

The December job market closed the year on a strong note, with employment gains in health care, retail trade, and government. Despite a steady unemployment rate, these sectors’ growth highlights the resilience of the labor force in an evolving economy. Here’s a recap of the December employment situation from the recent BLS Employment Situation Summary […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on December 23, 2024

The November job market demonstrated resilience, with significant employment gains in industries like health care, leisure and hospitality, and government. Despite challenges in retail trade, the overall labor force showed stability, signaling adaptability in a shifting economy. Here’s a recap of the November employment situation from the recent BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on November 04, 2024

The October job market held its ground against changing conditions thanks to consistent gains in key areas like health care and government employment. Even with disruption from hurricanes and strikes in the manufacturing industry, the labor force displayed resilience.   “The strike at Boeing, one of the nation’s largest employers, accounted for 44,000 of the […]