Kalamazoo County August 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 1,480 jobs from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021. Between April and May, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to-population ratio all increased. This is likely a sign that some individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work, while others are still looking. Job postings were lower in May than in April because of a methodology change in posting data collection by Labor Insight from Burning Glass Technologies, a database of job- posting information. Registered nurse was the job most in demand.
Calhoun County August 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021 by 636 jobs. Between April and May, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to-population ratio all increased. This is likely a sign that some individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work, while others are still looking. Job postings were lower in May than in April because of a methodology change in posting data collection by Labor Insight, from Burning Glass Technologies, a database of job-posting information. Retail sales associate was the most in-demand position.
St. Joseph County August 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County lost 138 jobs from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021. Between April and May, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to-population ratio all increased. This is likely a sign that some individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work, while others are still looking. Job postings were lower in May than in April because of a methodology change in Labor Insight from Burning Glass Technologies, a database of job-posting information. Registered nurse was the most in- demand position.
Branch County August 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021, experiencing an increase of 151 jobs. Between April and May, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to- population ratio all increased. This is likely a sign that some individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work, while others are still looking. Job postings were lower in May than in April because of a methodology change in posting data collection by Labor Insight from Burning Glass Technologies, a database of job-posting information. Tractor-trailer truck driver was the most in-demand position.
NHQI August 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index reaches yet another record high in August 2022, and women’s hiring gains ground on men’s
NHQI September 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index reaches fifth consecutive record high and workers of color continue to show strong gains
NHQI October 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index reaches sixth consecutive record high in October 2022, powered by continued strength of full-time hires
NHQI November 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index high streak hits 7th consecutive month in November 2022, as hiring of older workers becomes more selective
NHQI December 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index eases off record high—barely—in December 2022, but is still powered by hiring in metro areas
NHQI January 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index slips 0.2 percent in January 2023, with goods sector beginning to fall faster than service sector
NHQI February 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index edges up 0.1 percent in February 2023, led by South while Northeast lags behind
NHQI March 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index slips 0.2 percent in March 2023, as hiringshifts from the less-educated to those with graduate degrees
NHQI April 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index edges up 0.1 percent in April 2023, but hiring volume drops 1.0 percent as labor market for foreign-born workers slows
NHQI May 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index gains 0.2 percent in May 2023, but hiring volume continues to slow, dipping 0.4 percent
NHQI June 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index jumps 0.2 percent in June 2023, to a new record, but hiring volume continues to ebb, falling 0.3 percent from May
NHQI July 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index hits another new high for July 2023, plus special Labor Day look at actual real wage growth
NHQI August 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index dips slightly in August 2023, with cooling felt equally for women and men
NHQI September 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index holds steady in September, but hiring volume and rates continue to slip for all racial and ethnic groups
NHQI October 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index dips slightly in October, even as volume continues to fall, with slowdown led by full-time workers
NHQI November 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index continues to slide in November even as volume holds steady, with senior citizens flocking to lower-paying occupations