Private-sector employment increased by 215,000 from November to December, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (The estimated gain from October to November was revised up from the initial estimate of 118,000, to 148,000). Highlights Small businesses (1-49 employees) +25,000 Medium businesses (50-499 employees) +102,000 Large businesses (500 or more employees) +88,000 Note: All size data included in the ADP National Employment Report is based on size of business, defined as an entity with a unique Employer Identification Number, which may include multiple establishments. Sum of components may not equal total due to ... (full story)