Group 1 - The ADP weekly employment report indicates that U.S. private employers added an average of 4,750 jobs per week for the four weeks ending November 22, suggesting signs of stabilization in the labor market after four consecutive weeks of negative growth [1] - Small businesses, which traditionally drive employment growth in the U.S., are showing negative signals, with small enterprises (fewer than 50 employees) accounting for over 40% of total employment and 96% of business entities [1] - In November, small businesses cut 120,000 jobs, while medium and large enterprises added a total of 90,000 jobs, highlighting a concerning trend of job losses in small businesses [1] Group 2 - The median annual salary for employees in the smallest businesses was over $10,000 lower than that of employees in medium and large enterprises in November [2] - Small businesses are noted for offering more flexible work arrangements and a higher number of part-time and contract positions, which may be attractive to some workers despite lower salaries [2] - The weakness in small business employment is alarming due to their significant share in the overall employment structure, which can substantially drag down the labor market [2]
美国小型企业就业大幅收缩 劳动力市场结构性隐忧浮现
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-09 13:50