ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending January 3, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 7,750 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER). ADP Research (PRNewsfoto/ADP, Inc.) Week ending Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted) 1/3/2026 7,750 12/27/2025 8,000 12/20/2025 11,000 12/13/2025 10,500 12/6/2025 8,750 11/29/2025 13,250 11/22/2025 3,750 11/15/2025 -8,500 11/8/2025 -11,750 11/1 ...

Core Insights - The NER Pulse indicates that U.S. private employers added an average of 8,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending December 27, 2025, reflecting a modest slowdown in hiring during the last week of 2025 [1]. Employment Data Summary - The four-week moving average of job additions showed the following weekly changes: - Week ending 12/27/2025: 8,000 jobs - Week ending 12/20/2025: 11,250 jobs - Week ending 12/13/2025: 10,250 jobs - Week ending 12/6/2025: 8,750 jobs - Week ending 11/29/2025: 13,250 jobs - Week ending 11/22/2025: 3,750 jobs - Week ending 11/15/2025: -8,500 jobs - Week ending 11/8/2025: -11,750 jobs - Week ending 11/1/2025: -7,500 jobs - Week ending 10/25/2025: -4,750 jobs - Week ending 10/18/2025: 11,500 jobs - Week ending 10/11/2025: 10,250 jobs [1]. NER Pulse Release Information - The NER Pulse is published every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except during the weeks when the monthly National Employment Report is released [2]. - The next NER Pulse is scheduled for release on January 27, 2026 [3]. About ADP Research - ADP Research aims to enhance workplace productivity through data-driven insights, providing valuable information for companies, workers, and policymakers [4]. - ADP has over 75 years of experience in HR and payroll solutions, serving more than 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries [5].

Group 1 - The NER Pulse indicates that U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week for the four weeks ending December 20, 2025, showing an increase from the previous week [1] - The job gains have shown a fluctuating trend, with the previous week's average at 11,000 jobs and the week before that at 8,750 jobs [1] - The NER Pulse is based on a four-week moving average and is seasonally adjusted, with a two-week lag for more accurate employment trend estimates [1] Group 2 - The NER Pulse is published every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except during the release of the monthly National Employment Report [2] - The next NER Pulse is scheduled for release on January 20, 2026 [2] - The ADP National Employment Report and NER Pulse are produced in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab [3]

Core Insights - The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index has declined to 105.80, indicating a potential slowdown in hiring activity [1] - The increase in the unemployment rate has raised further concerns regarding employment trends [1] Employment Trends - The Employment Trends Index reflects a joint number for both months, suggesting a consistent downward trend in employment indicators [1] - The decline in the index may signal challenges for companies in maintaining or increasing their workforce [1]

Core Insights - The NER Pulse indicates that U.S. private employers added an average of 16,250 jobs per week for the four weeks ending November 29, 2025, suggesting a potential rebound in hiring after a period of job losses [1] - The data reflects a significant improvement from previous weeks, where job losses were recorded at -9,250, -12,000, and -7,250 for the weeks ending November 15, November 8, and November 1, respectively [1] - The NER Pulse is based on a four-week moving average and is seasonally adjusted, providing a more accurate estimate of real-time employment trends [1] Employment Trends - The four-week moving average for the week ending November 29, 2025, shows a notable increase compared to the previous weeks, indicating a shift in employment dynamics [1] - The job additions in the last week of November mark a significant turnaround from the negative job growth observed in earlier weeks of the month [1] Data Release Information - The NER Pulse is published every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except during the weeks when the monthly National Employment Report is released [2] - The next NER Pulse will be released on January 12, 2026, following a pause on December 30, 2025, due to the reference week for the monthly report [3]

Job Market Trends - More Americans are employed in jobs that were non-existent a generation ago [1] - Even established professions are undergoing changes [1]