The UKG Workforce Activity Report for April 2025 shows small cracks are starting to emerge in the labor market. The manufacturing sector declined 0.3%, a potential leading-edge indicator that a broader labor market slowdown could be on the horizon. While sectors outside of manufacturing experienced 1.5% growth in April, growth has consistently slowed over the last several months.
April’s data will be explored in more detail during the next UKG Labor Market Briefing, which will take place today, Tuesday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
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The UKG Workforce Activity Report analyzes trends in shift work at U.S. businesses through a weekly sample of more than 6.2 million U.S. employees. The report delivers insights for business leaders requiring a dynamic view of the labor market. Upcoming publication schedule:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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