September 2026: Private sector creates 90,000 jobs

Talent leader discusses what employers seek in the current job market with the growing influence of AI.

According to a recent report from ADP, private sector companies in the U.S. added 90,000 jobs in September. This number surpasses economists’ predictions, which forecasted an addition of 70,000 jobs, and marks an increase from the previously revised 36,000 jobs created in August. ADP’s chief economist, Nela Richardson, called the report “strong,” noting a rebound […]

Judicial Retirement Creates Conflict Over Trump’s Circuit Court Nomination

Judicial Retirement Creates Conflict Over Trump's Circuit Court Nomination

President Donald Trump is set to appoint a new judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, as Judge Leslie Southwick, appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2007, plans to semi-retire after his successor is confirmed by the Senate. According to Bloomberg Law, this change will be the second appointment […]

August 2026 Report: Private Sector Creates 38,000 Jobs

Private sector loses 32,000 jobs in November

According to Adam Schickling, a senior economist at Vanguard, the U.S. economy is experiencing a milder labor market this summer after more robust job growth in the spring. In its recent report, ADP, a payroll processing company, noted that private sector companies added 38,000 jobs in August. This number falls short of economists’ expectations, which […]

Trump’s Investment in Companies Creates Opportunities for Democrats to Take Advantage When They Return to Power

Trump's Investment in Companies Creates Opportunities for Democrats to Take Advantage When They Return to Power

President Donald Trump’s increasing initiative to obtain government stakes in private firms may provide Democrats with a strong foundation to enhance federal involvement in corporate America when they regain power. Since January 2025, the Trump administration has disclosed 39 ownership stakes or similar rights in private companies, amounting to about $27.7 billion, covering sectors like […]

Navy creates MALICE long-range air-to-air missile

Navy creates MALICE long-range air-to-air missile

The U.S. Navy is in the process of creating a new long-range missile, intended to intercept enemy aircraft before they reach a threatening distance to American fighters or aircraft carriers. This new missile, named the AIM-424 LRAAM, was officially introduced on August 22 and has been dubbed “MALICE.” Designed for deployment from jets, the missile […]

Meta embraces skilled trades as AI growth creates significant workforce needs

July 2026 jobs report: US economy lost jobs unexpectedly

Meta Partners with NABTU for Skilled Worker Training Meta is joining forces with the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) to enhance the supply of skilled workers necessary for developing and maintaining the country’s growing AI infrastructure. This partnership, announced recently, will provide Meta with access to NABTU’s extensive network of apprenticeship and training programs, […]

Private sector creates 44,000 new jobs in July 2026 report

Talent leader discusses what employers seek in the current job market with the growing influence of AI.

July Job Growth Report ADP, a payroll processing company, reported on Wednesday that private sector employment grew by just 44,000 jobs in July. This number fell short of the anticipated increase of 70,000 and came in well below the revised figure of 95,000 jobs added in June. Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist, noted that “Job […]