Kalamazoo County July 2022
Kalamazoo County added 1,480 jobs from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021. Between March and April, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to-population ratio all fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are leaving the labor force. Job postings were higher in April than in March, with retail sales associate as the job most in demand.
Calhoun County July 2022
Calhoun County employment increased from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021 by 636 jobs. Between March and April, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate held steady and the employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work. Job postings were higher in April than in March, with retail sales associate as the job most in demand.
Branch County July 2022
Branch County employment grew from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021, experiencing an increase of 151 jobs. Between March and April, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio both increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force and finding work. Job postings were lower in April than in March, with tractor-trailer truck driver and registered nurse as the most in-demand positions.
NHQI June 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index notches another new high and hiring volume jumps as workers continue to switch jobs
NHQI April 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index edges up 0.1 percent in April 2023, but hiring volume drops 1.0 percent as labor market for foreign-born workers slows
NHQI October 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index reaches sixth consecutive record high in October 2022, powered by continued strength of full-time hires
2021 Economic Outlook: Albion
St. Joseph County April 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 275 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. From December to January, the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio fell, while the unemployment rate increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are still looking for work or leaving the labor force entirely. Job postings were higher in January than in December, with retail sales associate as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County April 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 1497 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between December and January, the unemployment rate increased and the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio decreased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are still looking for work or leaving the labor force. Job postings were higher in January than in December, with retail sales associate as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County April 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021 by 322 jobs. Between December and January, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate both increased while the employment-to-population rate decreased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are still looking for work. Job postings were
higher in January than in December, with registered nurse as the most
in-demand job.
Branch County April 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew, experiencing an increase of 217 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between December and January, the unemployment rate increased and the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio decreased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are still looking for work or leaving the labor force. Job postings were lower in January than in December, with phlebotomist as the most in-demand position.
NQHI March 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for March 2022 edges up a hair, and hiring volume for high school graduates remains high
NHQI August 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for August 2019 up 1.2 percent from last year, changing mix of prime-age workers leads the way
NHQI September 2019
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for September up 1.6 percent from last year, but Black workers are not fully sharing this gain
NHQI March 2024
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index rises 0.1 percent in March 2024, but volume falls sharply as fewer workers change employers
St. Joseph County May 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 275 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. From January to February, the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force. Job postings were lower in February than in January, with retail sales associate as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County May 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 1,497 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between January and February, the unemployment rate, labor force participation rate, and employment-to-population ratio all increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are reentering the labor force and looking for work. Job postings were lower in February than in January, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County May 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021 by 322 jobs. Between January and February, the unemployment rate was unchanged, and the employment-to-population rate and labor force participation rate both increased. This is likely a sign that people are reentering the labor force and finding work. Job postings were lower in February than in January, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Branch County May 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew, experiencing an increase of 217 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between January and February, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate increased, and the employment-to-population ratio was unchanged. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are still looking for work. Job postings were higher in February than in January, with retail sales associate as the most in-demand position.
Branch County November 2021
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.