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Private Sector Hiring Slows in November

Private Sector Hiring Slows in November

U.S. companies hired 307,000 employees last month, missing the 475,000 employees that economists expected.

By Lauren Muskett | December 2, 2020

U.S. Companies Add 219,000 Jobs in July: ADP

U.S. Companies Add 219,000 Jobs in July: ADP

“The job market is booming, impacted by the deficit-financed tax cuts and increases in government spending.”

By William Sprouse | August 1, 2018

ADP Needs a New CFO, Says Research Firm

ADP Needs a New CFO, Says Research Firm

In rebutting Bill Ackman's call for a new CEO of ADP, Management CV suggests the problem is in the finance chief's office.

By Vincent Ryan | September 18, 2017

Ackman Presses for Strategy Changes at ADP

Ackman Presses for Strategy Changes at ADP

The activist investor says ADP could more than double its stock price if it cut staff and made better investments in technology.

By Matthew Heller | August 17, 2017

Bill Ackman, ADP Heading for Proxy Fight?

Risk & Compliance

Bill Ackman, ADP Heading for Proxy Fight?

The activist investor is planning to name a minority slate to the ADP board as he seeks "transformational change" at the company.

By Matthew Heller | August 4, 2017

Is Court Ruling on Overtime Regs the Last Word?

Risk & Compliance

Is Court Ruling on Overtime Regs the Last Word?

While companies are cheering a judge's decision to quash the new DoL overtime regulations, thorny issues are in play, including the prospect of an appeal.

By David McCann | November 29, 2016

Private-Sector Hiring Ends 2015 on Strong Note

Private-Sector Hiring Ends 2015 on Strong Note

Employers added 257,000 jobs in December, the biggest gain for all of 2015 and another sign that strong job growth is continuing.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 6, 2016

Job Growth Shows Biggest Jump in 5 Months

Job Growth Shows Biggest Jump in 5 Months

ADP reports a gain of 217,000 jobs last month, providing further evidence that the labor market is moving toward full employment.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 2, 2015

U.S. Private Sector Shows Solid Job Growth

U.S. Private Sector Shows Solid Job Growth

ADP reports that firms added 200,000 jobs in September, with the largest businesses accounting for more than half of the increase.

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2015

Private Sector Adds 190,000 Jobs in August

Private Sector Adds 190,000 Jobs in August

The job growth fell short of economists' expectations but remains strong except in the energy industry.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 2, 2015

ADP Launches Private Exchange

Human Resources

ADP Launches Private Exchange

ADP's private exchange for health insurance will service employers who have workers typically ineligible for company health benefits.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 6, 2015

Jobs and Productivity Numbers Disappoint

Jobs and Productivity Numbers Disappoint

Private-sector businesses added fewer jobs in April than analysts expected, and nonfarm productivity fell for the second quarter in a row.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 6, 2015

The Strategist CFO: A Conversation with ADP’s Jan Siegmund

Growth Companies

The Strategist CFO: A Conversation with ADP’s Jan Siegmund

As the finance chief’s remit has grown, companies have looked further afield to fill the role. Here’s how a former chief strategy officer fits in.

By Basel Kayyali and Ishaan Seth | April 8, 2015

Jobs Added in September Keep the Economy Rolling

Jobs Added in September Keep the Economy Rolling

The latest ADP jobs report reveals that 213,000 workers were added to private-sector payrolls in September.

By Iris Dorbian | October 1, 2014

Risk On

As crisis-induced fear fades, U.S. companies take on more leverage.

By Economist Staff | June 3, 2014