Private sector employment in the US increased by 41K jobs in December 2025, after a revised 29K loss in November and slightly less than forecasts of a 47K gain. December brought a rebound in hiring, led by education and health services, and leisure and hospitality. “Small establishments recovered from November job losses with positive end-of-year hiring, even as large employers pulled back,” said Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP.
