The monthly jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics won't arrive on time due to the government shutdown. But private firms are helping fill the gap.

Core Insights - The monthly government jobs numbers will be delayed, prompting private firms to step in to provide employment data [1] Group 1 - The absence of timely government jobs data creates a gap that private firms are addressing by offering alternative employment statistics [1] - Private sector involvement in labor market data collection may enhance the accuracy and timeliness of employment insights [1]