In the four-week period ending December 27, 2025, U.S. private employers added an average of 8,000 jobs per week, according to the latest data from the ADP National Employment Report (NER) Pulse. This marks a noticeable decline from earlier weeks in December, suggesting a modest slowdown in hiring as the year drew to a close.
Analysis of Employment Trends
The NER Pulse, which provides a week-over-week estimate of employment changes, recorded an average of 11,250 jobs added in the preceding week ending December 20, indicating a downward trend. Other weeks during December showed fluctuations in job additions, with the highest number being 13,250 jobs added in the week ending November 29, 2025. The following weeks saw varying results:
- December 6: 8,750 jobs
- December 13: 10,250 jobs
- December 20: 11,250 jobs
- December 27: 8,000 jobs
The NER Pulse utilizes a four-week moving average to smooth out weekly variations, providing a clearer view of employment trends. The data is seasonally adjusted and incorporates a two-week lag to enhance accuracy.
According to ADP, these preliminary numbers are subject to revision as additional data becomes available. The next update is scheduled for January 27, 2026, continuing the trend of releasing data every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except during the months when the comprehensive National Employment Report is published.
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