The Trend: Branch County employment grew, showing an increase of 217 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with a tie for most in-demand job between truck driver, retail sales worker, and registered nurse.
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