The goods on goods
We all know by now that the labor market is tight. But it’s also fragmented, with different sectors responding differently to labor shortages and higher interest rates.
March 6, 2023
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NER Pulse: Hiring slowed for the second week
Education and health services led the slowdown.
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Off the clock
Whether hours are put in at the office, on site, or at home, they're all important to both workers and their employers.
February 27, 2023
Unseasonable warmth
This mild winter reminds me of the U.S. economy, which is warmer than many economists and analysts expected it would be at this point.
February 21, 2023
Back to basics
With inflation, Silicon Valley layoffs and the federal debt ceiling dominating headlines, the real economy can get lost.
February 13, 2023
Deciphering January data
The start of the year often brings confusing economic data, and this January was no exception.
February 6, 2023
Nela’s recession playbook
The biggest economic debate of 2023 is whether the U.S. is heading toward a recession. And the reason it’s being debated is because the data shows evidence for both sides.
January 30, 2023
Five global trends reshaping the world of work
As we welcome 2023, the global economy is in a precarious place, with growth likely to slow for a second straight year.
January 9, 2023
An economy in transition
One of the most frequent questions I get is, “Are we heading toward a recession?”
December 12, 2022
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.