St. Joseph County July 2022
St. Joseph County lost 138 jobs from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021. Between February and March, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio both increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work. Job postings were higher in March than in February, with retail sales associate as the job most in demand.
Kalamazoo County July 2022
Kalamazoo County added 1,480 jobs from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021. Between March and April, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to-population ratio all fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are leaving the labor force. Job postings were higher in April than in March, with retail sales associate as the job most in demand.
Calhoun County July 2022
Calhoun County employment increased from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021 by 636 jobs. Between March and April, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate held steady and the employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work. Job postings were higher in April than in March, with retail sales associate as the job most in demand.
Branch County July 2022
Branch County employment grew from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021, experiencing an increase of 151 jobs. Between March and April, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio both increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work. Job postings were lower in April than in March, with tractor-trailer truck driver and registered nurse as the most in-demand positions.
NHQI June 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index notches another new high and hiring volume jumps as workers continue to switch jobs
NHQI May 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for May 2019 up 0.7 percent from last year
NHQI June 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for June 2019 up 1.1 percent from last year, but hiring volume has slowed
NHQI July 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for July 2019 up 1.5 percent from last year, plus special Labor Day look at acceleration in actual real wage growth
NHQI March 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for March 2018 shows overall 0.6 percent uptick, split trends for full-time and part-time workers
NHQI May 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for May 2018 shows overall 0.5 percent rise, varying trends for Northeast and West
NHQI June 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for June 2018 shows overall 0.6 percent rise, with women’s wage bill nearly at parity with men’s
NHQI July 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for July 2018 shows overall 0.3 percent rise, plus an in-depth look at actual new hire wage growth for Labor Day
NHQI August 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for August 2018 shows overall 0.5 percent rise; full-time hires have finally recovered to pre-recession levels
NHQI September 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for September 2018 shows overall 0.4 percent rise
NHQI March 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for March 2019 up 1.4 percent from last year, with the Midwest Heartland holding its own
NHQI August 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index dips slightly in August 2023, with cooling felt equally for women and men
Calhoun County November 2021
The Trend: Calhoun County employment fell from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021 by over 775 jobs. Between July and August, the unemployment rate, the labor force participation rate, and the employment-to-population ratio all fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are leaving the labor force. Job postings were lower in August than in July, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
NHQI September 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index reaches fifth consecutive record high and workers of color continue to show strong gains
NHQI February 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for February 2019 accelerates to overall 1.7 percent jump, especially strong gains by younger Gen Xers
NHQI February 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for February 2018 shows overall 0.2 percent decline, sharper fall for goods-producing workers