employment trends

Hiring
May 21, 2026

NJ adds 5,600 jobs as unemployment falls to 4.8%

New Jersey added 5,600 jobs in April as unemployment fell to 4.8%, though economists warn of labor market weakness.

Jobs
May 4, 2026

NJ adds 5,800 jobs in March, unemployment falls to 4.9%

New Jersey adds 5,800 jobs in March as unemployment falls to 4.9%, though labor market growth remains modest, BLS data shows.

McDonald's
Apr 27, 2026

McDonald’s first jobs fuel workforce skills, NJ economy

McDonald’s highlights first jobs as a pathway to workforce skills, career growth and economic impact across New Jersey and the U.S.