Peering into Economic Conditions: A Look at the Nation, the State, and the Battle Creek Region
Looking into 2020: What We Are Watching
Albion 2020 Economic Forecast
2020 Economic Outlook
NHQI June 2021
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for June 2021 is flat over the month, service sector continues to gain steam
2020 Economic Outlook? Thoughts and Observations for Express Employment
2020 Economic Outlook? Thoughts and Observations for Career Professionals
2020 Economic Outlook? Thoughts and Observations for Regional Growth Partnership
2021 Economic Outlook: Ionia County
St. Joseph County September 2021
St. Joseph County lost more than 150 jobs from Q3 2020 to Q4 2020. Between May 2021 and June 2021, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that individuals are reentering the labor market and finding work swiftly. Job postings were lower in June than in May, with manufacturing machine operator as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County September 2021
Kalamazoo County continues to rebound, gaining more than 2,000 jobs from Q3 2020 to Q4 2020. Between May 2021 and June 2021, the unemployment rate, employment-to-population ratio, and labor force participation rate all increased. This is likely a sign that individuals are reentering the labor market but not necessarily finding jobs right away. Job postings were higher in June than in May, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County September 2021
Calhoun County continues to show small growth, gaining more than 100 jobs from Q3 2020 to Q4 2020. Between May 2021 and June 2021, the unemployment rate, employment-to-population ratio, and labor force participation rate were all unchanged. This is likely a sign that individuals are not reentering the labor market. Job postings were lower in June than in May, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.
Branch County September 2021
Branch County continues to show some small growth, with an increase of more than 50 jobs from Q3 2020 to Q4 2020. Between May 2021 and June 2021, the unemployment rate held steady, while the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that individuals are reentering the labor market but not necessarily finding jobs right away. Job postings were higher in June than in May, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.
Michigan Works! Southwest Region September 2021
The Michigan Works! Southwest Region continues to recover, gaining more than 2,000 jobs from Q3 2020 to Q4 2020. Between May 2021 and June 2021, the unemployment rate stayed the same and the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio both increased. This is likely a sign that individuals are reentering the labor market but not necessarily finding jobs right away. Job postings were higher in June than in May, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
NHQI August 2021
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index edges up 0.1 percent over the month with slower hiring volume, and women’s recovery loses ground to 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
2021 Economic Outlook? Express Employment
2021 Economic Outlook: Cadillac/Wexford County
NHQI August 2017
Upjohn Institute Releases New Hires Quality Index, Tracks Occupational Wages of Newly Hired Workers Each Month
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