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ADP chief economist Dr. Nela Richardson gives her take on what’s happening in the labor market and the broader economy. 

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Nela Richardson, Ph.D.

Chief Economist, ESG Officer, and head of ADP Research

Dr. Nela Richardson is chief economist and ESG officer for ADP Inc. She also leads the independent team at ADP Research, which provides reliable and timely data-driven discovery for use by the public, business leaders, and policymakers. 

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