2021 Economic Outlook: West Michigan
2021 Economic Outlook: West Michigan
St. Joseph County February 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 276 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. From October to November, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either leaving the workforce or finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with production worker as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County February 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 2,456 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between October and November, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased slightly. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County February 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 by 937 jobs. Between October and November, the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Branch County February 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew, with an increase of 201 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between October and November, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio rose. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.
NHQI January 2022
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for January 2022 stays flat, but Millennials surge past Gens X and Z
NHQI July 2021
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for July 2021 up 0.9 percent over the year and nearly unchanged since last month, plus special Labor Day look at actual real wage growth
Branch County January 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021,
experiencing an increase of 201 jobs. Between September and October,
the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate fell while
the employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that
unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market
entirely. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with retail
sales associate as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County January 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 by more than 937 jobs. Between September and October, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County January 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 2,456 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between September and October, the unemployment rate fell while the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio rose slightly. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
St. Joseph County January 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 276 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. From September to October, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are leaving the unemployment rolls and finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with retail manager as the most in-demand job.
NHQI December 2017
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for December 2017 shows overall 0.2 percent uptick, much stronger growth among oldest workers
NHQI January 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for January 2018 shows overall 0.2 percent uptick, faster growth for the foreign-born
NHQI February 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for February 2018 shows overall 0.2 percent decline, sharper fall for goods-producing workers
NHQI March 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for March 2018 shows overall 0.6 percent uptick, split trends for full-time and part-time workers
NHQI April 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for April 2018 shows overall 0.8 percent uptick, more volatile trends for public-sector workers
NHQI May 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for May 2018 shows overall 0.5 percent rise, varying trends for Northeast and West
NHQI October 2017
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for October 2017 shows overall 0.4 percent uptick, but separate trends by race and ethnicity
NHQI November 2017
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for November 2017 shows overall 0.2 percent uptick, much stronger growth among oldest workers