March 2026 Job Growth Surpasses Forecasts as Small Companies Fuel Hiring Spree

March 2026 Job Growth Surpasses Forecasts as Small Companies Fuel Hiring Spree

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New York, Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
US private employers added an unexpected 62,000 jobs in March 2026. Intriguingly, small businesses drove all net growth by adding 85,000 roles, while medium and large firms shed workers.

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