The Trend: Branch County employment declined, with a decrease of 231 jobs from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021. Between July and August, the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate fell, and the employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either leaving the labor market or finding work. Job postings were higher in August than in July, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.
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