From July 2023 to September 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 82,905, a 9,699 job decrease from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 89,425, an increase of 6,744 from the previous quarter.

During the third quarter of 2023, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment decrease of 6,520 jobs in the private sector. This net decrease follows a 8,823 net increase during the second quarter of 2023.

Industry sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (17,750 postings), Retail Trade (8,465 posting), Manufacturing (6,514 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (5,595 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,419 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,063 postings), Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,067 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,018 postings), and Home Health & Personal Care Aides (1,971 postings).

Eight of the ten major industry supersectors increased jobs in March 2024, while just one declined, and the Information supersector was unchanged.

• Leisure and Hospitality +2,100, 1.4%, 156,700
• Trade, Transportation & Utilities +1,300, 0.4%, 298,500
• Educational and Health Services +1,000, 0.3%, 362,200
• Construction and Mining +700, 1.1%, 63,900
• Manufacturing +500, 0.3%, 159,100
• Government +500, 0.2%, 233,500
• Other Services +200, 0.3%, 65,700
• Financial Activities +200, 0.2%, 118,700
• Information unchanged, 0.0%, 30,000

The single industry supersector that lost jobs in March 2024 was:

• Professional and Business Services -1,600, -0.7%, 220,800

Industry sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (17,526 postings), Retail Trade (7,783 posting), Manufacturing (6,764 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (5,423 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,611 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,852 postings), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (2,056 postings), Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,975 postings), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (1,952 postings).

Six of the ten major industry supersectors increased jobs in January 2024, and three declined, while the information supersector was unchanged.

The seven industry supersectors that increased employment or were unchanged in January 2024 included:

• Educational and Health Services +4,300, 1.2%, 360,800
• Professional and Business Services +3,200, 1.4%, 224,100
• Leisure and Hospitality +800, 0.5%, 154,100
• Manufacturing +800, 0.5%, 158,700
• Government +800, 0.3%, 234,100
• Construction and Mining +400, 0.6%, 62,400
• Information unchanged, 0.0%, 30,200

The three industry supersectors that decreased jobs in January 2024 were:

• Trade, Transportation & Utilities -1,700, -0.6%, 297,500
• Other Services -1,100, -1.7%, 63,900
• Financial Activities -100, -0.1%, 117,400

Industry sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (16,835 postings), Retail Trade (7,890 posting), Manufacturing (7,217 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (5,536 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,608 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,922 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (1,976 postings), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (1,897 postings), and Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,894 postings).

From April 2023 to June 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 92,604, a 4,855 job increase from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 82,681, an increase of 7,627 from the previous quarter.

During the second quarter of 2023, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment increase of 9,923 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 12,695 net increase during the first quarter of 2023.

Industry sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (14,689 postings), Retail Trade (8,206 posting), Manufacturing (6,955 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (5,240 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,949 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,051 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,040 postings), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (1,880 postings), and Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,658 postings).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (13,758 postings), Retail Trade (8,664 posting), Manufacturing (6,827 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (4,688 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,537 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,445 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,166 postings), and Home Health and Personal Care Aides (1,632 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (12,098 postings), Retail Trade (7,802 posting), Manufacturing (5,662 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (4,145 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (3,996 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,995 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (1,869 postings), and Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,498 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending November 4th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 38% of the 6,987 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (282 new ads), Retail Salespersons (276 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (189 new ads). Employers with the most job ads for those three occupations respectively are Yale New Haven Health (87 new ads), TJX 18 new ads), and CVS Health (22 new ads). Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median annual salary ranged from $34,432 (Fast Food and Counter Workers) to $135,680 (Software Devlopers).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending October 28st, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 42% of the 5,171 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (377 new ads), Retail Salespersons (191 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (137 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $86,272 per year, $37,504 per year, and $51,968 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median annual salary ranged from $33,920 (Fast Food and Counter Workers) to $170,752 (Sales Managers).

From January 2023 to March 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 87,749, a 3,353 job increase from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 75,054, a decrease of 9,825 from the previous quarter.

During the first quarter of 2023, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment increase of 12,695 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 483 net decrease during the fourth quarter of 2022.

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending October 21st, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 15% of the 6,103 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (361 new ads), Retail Salespersons (201 new ads), and Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (133 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $88,832 per year, $34,432 per year, and $60,032 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median annual salary ranged from $32,640 (Fast Food and Counter Workers) to $129,792 (Software Developers).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending October 14th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 38% of the 4,820 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (205 new ads), Retail Salespersons (184 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (136 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $102,144 per year, $36,992 per year, and $42,112 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median annual salary ranged from $32,640 (Fast Food and Counter Workers) to $132,608 (Software Developers).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (14,749 postings), Retail Trade (8,021 posting), Manufacturing (5,963 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (4,482 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,259 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,339 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,105 postings), and Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,557 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending September 30th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 40% of the 5,946 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Retail Salespersons (311 new ads), Registered Nurses (261 new ads), and Home Health & Personal Care Aides (194 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $35,456 per year, $100,608 per year, and $35,456 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median annual salary ranged from $33,408 (Fast Food and Counter Workers) to $144,896 (Software Developers).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending September 23rd, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 42% of the 5,810 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (518 new ads), Retail Salespersons (216 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (156 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $103,4,704 per year, $35,968 per year, and $45,696 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual salary ranged from $33,408 (Fast Food and Counter Workers) to $138,752 (Software Developers).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending September 12th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 41% of the 6,235 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (346 new ads), Retail Salespersons (269 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (216 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $33,920 per year, $86,272 per year, and $40,832 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual salary ranged from $31,200 (Cashiers) to $150,272 (Computer Occupations). Within the 25 specific occupations shown above, the largest increase occurred in Retail Salespersons (+80 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (-28 new ads).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending August 26thth, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 35% of the 6,447 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (338 new ads), Retail Salespersons (288 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (134 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $103,168 per year, $33,408 per year, and $46,976 per year. Across all occupations, 1,947 of 6,447 new job ads had salary information during the week ending 8/26/23, and the median salary across those ads was $49,536 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual salary ranged from $33,408 (Retail Salespersons) to $145,920 (Software Developers).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending August 19th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The 25 occupations account for 37% of the 4,958 new ads during the week. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (259 new ads), Retail Salespersons (157 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (157 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $83,200 per year, $33,920 per year, and $49,024 per year. Across all occupations, 2,002 of 4,958 new job ads had salary information during the week ending 8/19/23, and the median salary across those ads was $50,048 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual salary ranged from $33,128 (Fast Food & Counter Workers) to $144,896 (Software Developers).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending August 12th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (351 new ads), Retail Salespersons (254 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (134 new ads). Among job ads with advertised salary information, these three occupations had respective median advertised annual incomes of $98,560 per year, $36,480 per year, and $50,048 per year. Across all occupations, 2,390 of 5,708 new job ads had salary information during the week ending 8/12/23, and the median salary across those ads was $51,072 per year. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual salary ranged from $33,408 (Fast Food & Counter Workers) to $140,032 (Software Developers).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (16,964 postings), Retail Trade (8,886 posting), Manufacturing (6,788 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (5,525 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,216 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,391 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,391 postings), and Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,707 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending August 5th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (378 new ads), Retail Salespersons (231 new ads), and Software Developers (151 new ads). Twenty of the twenty-five occupations had over-the-week increases and five decreased. The occupation with the largest increase within the top 25 was Registered Nurses (+106 new ads) and the occupation with the largest decrease was Home Health & Personal Care Aides (-81 new ads). Among all occupations, 2,612 of the 6,503 new ads during the week ending 8/05/23 contained salary information, and the median annual advertised salary across those ads was $51,584. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual incomes ranged from Waiters and Waitresses ($33,408) to Marketing Managers ($142,848).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending July 29th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (272 new ads), Retail Salespersons (175 new ads), and Home Health & Personal Care Aides (172 new ads). Fifteen of the twenty-five occupations had over-the-week increases, one was unchanged, and nine decreased. The occupation with the largest increase within the top 25 was Home Health & Personal Care Aides (+95 new ads) and the two occupations with the largest decrease were Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers and Software Developers, both down thirty-eight ads. Among all occupations, 2,332 of the 5,530 new ads during the week ending 7/29/23 contained salary information, and the median annual advertised salary across those ads was $52,608. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, the median advertised annual incomes ranged from Fast Food & Counter Workers ($33,408) to Software Developers ($156,160).

From October 2022 to December 2022, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 83,780, a decrease of 5,687 jobs from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 84,460, a decrease of 3,100 from the previous quarter.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment decrease of 680 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 1,907 net increase during the second quarter of 2022.

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending July 22nd, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (266 new ads), Retail Salespersons (198 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (144 new ads). Among the new ads that week, 2,388 (43% of total new ads) had salary info for over 300 specific occupations. Those new ads with salary info had a median advertised salary of $52,096 per year or $25.05 per hour. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, five had advertised annual medians of over $100,000. These include Software Developers ($139,776), Computer Occupations ($135,936), and General & Operations Managers ($116,992). The occupations with the lowest median income in the top 25 include Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks ($30,080), Fast Food & Counter Workers ($33,408), and Retail Salespersons ($34,432).

The 25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending July 15th, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (276 new ads), Retail Salespersons (247 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (166 new ads). Among the new ads that week, 2,452 (41% of total new ads) had salary info for over 300 specific occupations. Those new ads with salary info had a median advertised salary of $49,792 per year or $23.94 per hour. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, three had advertised annual medians of over $100,000. These were Computer Occupations ($129,792), Software Developers ($129,536), and Medical & Health Service Managers ($128,256). The occupations with the lowest median income in the top 25 include Fast Food & Counter Workers ($32,640), Retail Salespersons ($35,456), and Stockers & Order Fillers ($36,480).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (15,284 postings), Retail Trade (9,136 posting), Manufacturing (7,510 postings), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (5,453 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,159 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,245 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,319 postings), and Wholes & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,758 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

56-page guide is well organized for quick references that include the locations and contact information for the American Job Centers, Labor Department's Job Bank-CTHires.com, Career and Educational Resources, and Government Resources in Connecticut. Articles in the guide also provide information on advanced manufacturing, apprenticeship, core components of student success plans, employment of minors, resume design basics, and steps to become a teacher. It also contains data on more than 360 occupations in the state, including narrative descriptions, number of individuals currently employed, annual job openings, salary information, required training and basic skills sought by employers.

Occupational employment projections give a broad view of future employment conditions. They show job growth and decline in various occupations over the entire decade; they do not intend to imply a smooth trend between the start and end of this period.

25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending June 24rd, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 700 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most new ads were Registered Nurses (271 new ads), Retail Salespersons (143 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (130 new ads). Among the new ads that week, 1,897 had salary info for over 300 specific occupations. Those new ads with salary info had a median advertised salary of $48,000 per year or $23.08 per hour. Among the 25 occupations with the most new ads, five had advertised annual medians of over $100,000. The largest being Computer Occupations ($139,776), Sales Managers ($126,720), and Software Developers ($125,184). The occupations with the lowest median income in the top 25 include Fast Food & Counter Workers ($33,408), Retail Salespersons ($35,456), and Home Health & Personal Care Aides ($35,968).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (23,055 postings), Finance & Insurance (11,612 posting), Retail Trade (10,936 postings), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (10,446 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,780 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,079 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,232 postings), and Wholes & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,851 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

25 occupations with the most new job ads during the week ending June 3rd, 2023. During that week, employers posted new job ads for over 400 specific occupations in the state. The three occupations with the most ads were Registered Nurses (289 new ads), Retail Salespersons (174 new ads), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (171 new ads). Across all occupations, 2,345 new ads contained salary info. The median advertised salary among those ads was $23.32 per hour or $48,512 annually. Among the top 25 occupations shown above, the median advertised salary ranged from a low of $17.05 per hour for Home Health & Personal Care Aides to a high of $77.05 per hour for Computer Occupations, All Other.

Seventeen of the twenty-five occupations shown above fall within the following five major occupational groups; Management (SOC 11), Healthcare Practitioners (SOC 29), Healthcare Support (SOC 31), Sales & Related Occupations (SOC 41), Office & Admin. Support (SOC 43), and Transportation & Material Moving Occupations (SOC 53).

During the week ending May 20th, 19 of 21 industries decreased. The largest industry decreases occurred in Educational Services (-155 new ads), Manufacturing (-148 new ads), and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (-78 new ads). These three industries accounted for 47% of the total decline across all industries. The largest over-the-week employer declines in these three industries were Middletown Public Schools (-29 new ads), Raytheon (-55 new ads), and Lumen Technologies (-42 new ads) respectively. 12 industries had over the week decreases between -21% and 43%. The only industry with a large over-the-week increase was Retail Trade (+130 new ads). Total ads were down 1,644 new ads from four weeks ago. The largest four-week industry declines occurred in Manufacturing (-428 new ads), Retail Trade (-200 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (-193 new ads).

During the week ending May 13th, 15 industries decreased and 6 increased. The overall decrease of 1,247 new ads across all industries was driven by declines in Health Care & Social Assistance (-377 new ads), Retail Trade (-277 new ads and Accommodation & Food Services (-254 new ads). The largest employer declines in those three respective industries were Hartford Healthcare (-130 new ads), Burlington Stores (-70 new ads), and Dunkin' Donuts (-23 new ads). Over Four weeks, total ads were largely unchanged, down 20 new ads overall or -0.3%. The largest four-week industry decline was Retail Trade (-169 new ads) and the largest increase was Health Care & Social Assistance (+136 new ads).

During the week ending May 6th, 13 industries decreased and 8 increased. Growing industries include Educational Services, Accommodation & Food Services, and Retail Trade. Among the three increasing industries, the largest employer gains were respectively had at East Hartford Public Schools (+54 new ads), Barcelona Wine Bar (+23 new ads), and Walmart (+282 new ads). Decreasing industries include Health Care & Social Assistance, Wholesale Trade, and Finance & Insurance. The largest respective employer new ad losses in those industries occurred at Hartford Healthcare (-106 new ads), Crossmark (-33 new ads), and Humana (-53 new ads). Over four weeks, 13 industries are down, and total ads are down by 844 new ads. Four weeks ago had the highest overall ad count since June 2022.

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (24,582 postings), Retail Trade (9,726 posting), Manufacturing (8,379 postings), and Finance & Insurance (8,021 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (6,856 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,321 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,392 postings), and Managers (2,364 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending April 29th, 12 industries decreased and 9 increased. The 12 decreasing industries fell by a combined 880 ads. The three largest decreasing industries were Manufacturing (-301 new ads), Retail Trade (-157 new ads), and Educational Services (-148 new ads). Within these three industries, the largest respective employer decreases occurred at Raytheon (-338 new ads), Tractor Supply Company (-41 new ads), and Hartford Public Schools (-25 new ads). The 9 increasing industries grew by a combined 864 new ads, with more than half of that occurring within Healthcare & Social Assistance (+467 new ads). Most of that industry increase occurred at Hartford Healthcare (+411 new ads). Other industries with some of the highest over-the-week increases include Other Services (+97 new ads) and Accommodation & Food Service (+69 new ads).

During the week ending April 22nd, 12 of 21 industries had over-the-week increases. Most of the overall 819 new ad increase across all industries occurred in Manufacturing (+263 new ads), Health Care & Social Assitance (+178 new ads), and Retail Trade (+161 new ads). The employers with the largest increases within three respective industries were Raytheon (+334 new ads), Yale-New Haven Health System (+139 new ads), and Chico's (+45 new ads). The 12 increasing industries grew by a combined 982 new ads. The 9 industries with over the week decreases fell by a combined 163 new ads and the largest industry decrease occurred within Accommodation & Food Services (-82 new ads). The largest employer decrease within Accommodation & Food Services was Dunkin' (-27 new ads).

From July 2022 to September 2022, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 89467, an increase of 14 jobs from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 87,560, a decrease of 5,551 jobs from the previous quarter.

During the third quarter of 2022, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 1,907 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 3,658 net decrease during the second quarter of 2022.

During the week ending April 15th, 18 of 21 industries had over-the-week declines. Among those decreasing industries, three were down by over 50%, three were down between 30%-49%, and nine were down between 20%-29%. A combined 55% of the 2,071 new ad decline occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-605 new ads), Retail Trade (-343 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (-181 new ads). Employers with the largest over-the-week declines in these three respective industries were Yale-New Haven Health System (-295 new ads), UnitedHealth Group (-125 new ads), and The Home Depot (-113 new ads). Among the three increasing industries, the largest was Educational Services, up 129 new ads or +32%. Educational Service employers with the largest over-the-week increases include Stratford Public Schools (+43 new ads), Bridgeport Public Schools (+37 new ads), and New Haven Public Schools (+16 new ads).

During the week ending April 8th, 2023, nineteen of twenty-one industries had over-the-week increases. More than half of the 2,395 new ad total increase occurred in one of three industries; Retail Trade (+572 new ads), Health Care & Social Assitance (+436 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (+379 new ads). These three industries represented a combined 58% of over-the-week change and 45% of new ads during the current week. The employers with the most ads within those three industries respectively were The Home Depot (154 new ads), Yale-New Haven Health System (361 new ads), and UnitedHealth Group (192 new ads). Total new ads are up 3,359 from four weeks ago. All but two industries had four-week increases. The three largest were Health Care & Social Assitance (+790 new ads), Retail Trade (+671), and Finance & Insurance (+437 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (20,782 postings), Retail Trade (7,187 posting), Manufacturing (7,168 postings), and Finance & Insurance (6,280 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,557 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,457 postings), Managers (2,002 postings), and Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Reps (1,875 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending March 11th, 2023, fourteen of twenty-one industries had over-the-week increases. The largest increases occurred within Healthcare & Social Assistance (+139 new ads), Educational Services (+60 new ads), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (+50 new ads). The largest employer increases within those three industries respectively were the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (+47 new ads), the University of Connecticut (+11 new ads), and Quest Global (+15 new ads). Among the seven decreasing industries, the largest was Accommodation & Food Services (-105 new ads). The remaining six industries with over-the-week decreases fell by fewer than 34 new ads.

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (18,363 postings), Manufacturing (6,251 posting), Retail Trade (6,060 postings), and Finance & Insurance (5,512 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,680 postings), Retail Salespersons (1,927 postings), Managers (1,694 postings), and Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Reps. (1,555).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending March 4th, 2023, the slight overall new ad decrease overlays larger shifts within specific industries in the state. Eleven industries had over-the-week increases and ten had decreases, the largest of each respectively were Accommodation & Food Services (+83 new ads) and Health Care & Social Assitance (-129 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads are down 13%, with 15 of 21 industries showing declines. The largest four-week decline occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance, down 410 new ads. Among the six industries with four-week increases, the largest was Other Services, up 41 new ads.

During the week ending February 25th, 2023, the 1,148 new ad decrease is the net result of industry-level declines in 17 of 21 industries. More than half the overall decrease occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-273 new ads), Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (-161 new ads), and Manufacturing (-157 new ads). The over-the-week drop to 5,829 new ads is the lowest level of 2023. The most recent week of new ads was the lowest level of 2023 for 7 out of 10 industries with the most ads.

During the week ending February 4th, 2023, the 942 new ad decrease is the net result of a combined 1,065 ad decline among fourteen industries and a combined 123 ad increase among five industries. Manufacturing had a 341 new ad decrease over the week, which follows a 337 new ad increase during the prior week. Most of this can be attributed to Raytheon which was down 245 new ads over the week after having increased by 234 ads in the prior week. During the week ending February 4th, the five increasing industries grew by 72 new ads or less. Accommodation & Food Services had the largest increase (+72 new ads) and the employer with the largest increase in that industry was Starbuck's Coffee (+47 new ads).

During the week ending January 28th, 2023, the 1,031 new ad increase is the net result of a combined 1,223 ad increase among 15 industries and a combined 192 ad decrease among five industries. The largest industry increases over the week were Manufacturing (+337 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (+177 new ads), and Retail Trade (+89 new ads). Educational Services (-90 new ads) had the largest new ad decrease. The three Manufacturing industry employers with the most ads were Raytheon (312 new ads), General Dynamics (59 new ads), and Lockheed Martin (15 new ads). The three Health Care industry employers with the most ads were Yale-New Haven Health System (222 new ads), Community Health Center (98 new ads), and Saint Francis Health System (69 new ads).

During the week ending January 21st, 2023, The 2,491 total decline is the net result of a combined 2,671 decrease among 18 industries and a combined 180 ad increase among three industries. The industries that declined over the week fell by between 11% and 64% while the three increasing industries grew by between 15% and 50%. Health Care & Social Assistance had the largest decrease, down 691 new ads and Educational Services had the largest increase, up 167 new ads. The largest employer decrease within Health Care & Social Assistance occurred at Yale-New Haven Health System (-207 new ads) and the largest employer increase within Educational Services occurred at Stamford Public Schools (+57 new ads).

During the second quarter of 2022, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment loss of 3,658 jobs in the private sector. This net decrease follows a 15,203 net increase during the first quarter of 2022.

Net employment change reached a low of -204,996 during the second quarter of 2020. The combined net change for the eight quarters of subsequent data through the second quarter of 2022 is 163,204 jobs.

During the week ending January 14th, 2023, the 52% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in all twenty-one industries shown in the above table. Fifteen industries had over-the-week gains of 50% or more, and seven were up 75% or more. The largest over-the-week increase occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (+674 new ads) and the smallest increase occurred in Mining & Extraction (+2 new ads). Compared to four weeks ago, total ads are up 33% or +2,287 new ads, and every industry other than Health Care & Social Assistance (-4 new ads) was up over four weeks.

During the week ending January 7th, 2023, the 61% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in 19 of 21 industries. Most industries had over-the-week gains of 50% or more, as overall ad levels returned to levels from two weeks ago when there were 6,410 total new ads. The largest over-the-week employer increases among the four industries with the largest new ad change include Hartford Healthcare (+138 new ads) in Health Care & Social Assistance, CVS Health (+26 new ads) in Retail Trade, Cigna (+48 new ads) in Finance & Insurance, and Raytheon (+43 new ads) in Manufacturing. Compared to four weeks ago, total ads are down 7% or -419 new ads, and 14 of 21 industries had four-week declines, the largest being Manufacturing (-124 new ads) and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-110 new ads). The largest four-week increase occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (+132 new ads).

During the week ending December 31st, 2022, the 40% new ad total decrease is the net result of decreases in every industry other than Agriculture, which had a slight increase. Decreasing industries were down between -22% (Accommodation & Food Services) and -69% (Information). The largest over-the-week employer declines among the four industries with the largest declines include Hartford Healthcare (-181 new ads) in Health Care & Social Assitance, Cigna (-52 new ads) in Finance & Insurance, Raytheon (-80 new ads) in manufacturing, and University of Connecticut ( 23 new ads) in Educational Services. Over four weeks, every industry except for Agriculture was down between -25% to -79%.

During the week ending December 24th, 2022, the 10% new ad total decrease is the net result of decreases in ten industries and increases in ten industries. The decreasing industries were down a combined 969 new ads, and Health Care & Social Assitance accounted for 679 of that combined decline. This drop during the most recent week corresponds with similar gains the week before. Health Care was up 639 new ads during the week ending December 24th. The other declining industries had over the week drops of less than 75 new ads. The ten increasing industries had slight gains that were mostly less below 100 new ads.

During the week ending December 17th, 2022, the 7% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in nine industries and decreases in eleven industries. Some of the largest percent increases include Health Care & Social Assistance (+38% or +639 new ads) and Retail Trade (+23% or -63 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were down 12% or -932 new ads. Fifteen of twenty-one industries had four-week declines and seven had decreases of 100 new ads or more. The largest were Accommodation & Food Services (-53% or -240 new ads), Educational Services (-45% or -240 new ads), and Manufacturing (-23% or -171 new ads). Among increasing industries, Health Care & Social Assitance had a four-week increase of 42% or +685 new ads.

During the week ending December 10th, 2022, the 8% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in twelve industries and decreases in nine industries. The twelve increasing industries grew by a combined 747 new ads and the largest industry increases occurred in Manufacturing (+117 new ads), Health Care (+106 new ads) and Administrative & Support (+65 new ads). The nine decreasing industries fell by a combined 256 new ads, Accommodation & Food Services was down the most (-136 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads were down 19% or 1,524 new ads, sixteen industries were down, one was unchanged, and four were up. Half of the overall decline occurred in Educational Services (-770 new ads). The largest four-week industry increase occurred in Health Care (+217 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (18,481 postings), Retail Trade (9,317 posting), Finance & Insurance (8,358 postings), and Manufacturing (8,334 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,757 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,170 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (1,886 postings), and Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,830).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending December 3rd, 2022, the 3% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in fourteen industries and decreases in seven industries. The fourteen increasing industries grew by a combined 522 new ads and 45% of that combined increase occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (+138 new ads) or Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (+96 new ads). The seven decreasing industries fell by a combined 325 new ads, Educational Services was down the most (-130 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads were down 22%, fifteen industries were down, two were unchanged, and four were up. The largest four week industry decrease was Manufacturing (-353 new ads) and the largest increase was Accommodation & Food Services (+21 new ads).

During the week ending November 19th, 2022, the 2% new ad total decrease is the net result of declines in 9 industries, increases in 11 industries, and one unchanged industry. The 9 decreasing industries fell by a combined 744 new ads and two-thirds of that combined drop occurred in Educational Services (-550 new ads). The increasing industries grew by a combined 583 new ads with most of that occurring in Retail Trade (+197 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were up 7% or +486 new ads. 13 industries were up and 8 were down. Large four-week increases occurred in Educational Services (+255 new ads) and Health Care & Social Assistance (+199 new ads). The largest four-week industry declines occurred in Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-130 new ads) and Finance & Insurance (-70 new ads).

During the week ending November 5th, 2022, the 3% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in 10 industries and declines in 11. The 10 increasing industries grew by a combined 429 new ads and most of that increase occurred in Manufacturing (+115 new ads) and Finance & Insurance (+97 new ads). The decreasing industries fell by a combined 213 new ads with most of that occurring in Educational Services (-65 new ads) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (-41 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were down 4% or -317 new ads. 12 industries were down and 9 were up. Large four-week declines occurred in Retail Trade (-143 new ads) and Accommodation & Food Services (-67 new ads). The 9 industries with four-week increases grew by a combined 252 new ads. Manufacturing (+115 new ads) had the largest four-week increase.

During the week ending October 29th, 2022, the slight 0.6% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in 12 industries and declines in 9. The 12 increasing industries grew by a combined 393 new ads and most of that increase occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (+104 new ads) and Educational Services (+97 new ads). The decreasing industries fell by a combined 346 new ads with most of that occurring in Finance & Insurance (-93 new ads) and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (-63 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were down 18% or -1,556 new ads. 15 industries were down, one was unchanged and 5 were up. More than a third of the total four-week decline occurred in Retail Trade (-563 new ads). The industries with the largest four week increases were Public Administration and Other Services, both up 23 new ads.

From January 2022 to March 2022, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 90,157, a decrease of 5,854 jobs from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 74,954, an increase of 522 jobs from the previous quarter.

During the first quarter of 2022, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 15,203 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 21,579 net increase during the fourth quarter of 2021.

During the week ending October 22nd, 2022, the -8% new ad total decrease is the net result of increases in 8 industries and declines in 13. The 8 increasing industries grew by a combined 335 new ads and most of that increase occurred in Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (+57 new ads). The decreasing industries fell by a combined 930 new ads with most of that occurring in Health Care & Social Assistance (-552 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were up 8% or up 512 new ads. 11 industries were up and 10 decreased. The largest four week increase occurred in Health Care and Social Assistance (+345 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Real Estate (-91 new ads).

During the week ending October 15th, 2022, the slight 0.2% new ad total increase is the net result of increases in 8 industries and declines in 12. The 8 increasing industries grew by a combined 578 new ads and most of that increase occurred in Healthcare and Social Assistance (+431 new ads). The decreasing industries fell by a combined 563 new ads with most of that occurring in Retail Trade (-132 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were up 11% or up 786 new ads. 11 industries were up, one was unchanged, and 9 decreased. The largest four week increase occurred in Health Care and Social Assistance (+767 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Utilities (-169 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (17,079 postings), Retail Trade (9,453 posting), Manufacturing (8,426 postings), and Finance & Insurance (8,008 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,208 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,711 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,068 postings), and Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (1,846).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending October 8th, 2022, the total ad decrease of 1,023 new ads or -12% is the net result of decreases in 16 of 21 industries. The 16 decreasing industries fell by a combined -1,207 new ads and the increasing industries grew by 184. Seventy-two percent of the total decline occurred in three industries; Retail Trade (-374 new ads), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-242 new ads), and Manufacturing (-124 new ads). The over the week drop in Retail Trade follows a prior week gain of 537 new ads. Over four weeks, 17 industries were up, two were unchanged, and two were down. The largest four-week increase occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (+529 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Manufacturing (-35 new ads).

During the week ending October 1st, 2022, the total ad increase of 2,115 new ads or +31% is the net result of decreases in 15 of 21 industries. The 15 increasing industries grew by a combined 2,162 new ads and the 6 decreasing industries fell by 47. Half of the overall increase occurred in Retail Trade (+537 new ads) and Health Care & Social Assistance (+520 new ads). The 537 new ad jump in Retail Trade represents the largest one week increase for that industry since January 2022. Almost all of the over-the-week Retail Trade increase can be attributed to Amazon, which increased by 472 to 540 new ads. Over four weeks, total ads were up 1,902 new ads or +27%.

During the week ending September 24th, 2022, the total ad decreases of 321 new ads or -5% is the net result of decreases in 10 of 21 industries. The 10 decreasing industries fell by a combined 589 new ads and the 11 increasing industries grew by 268. The three industries with the largest over the week declines were Finance & Insurance (-208 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (-130 new ads), and Utilities (-121 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads were down 1,436 new ads or -17%. More than half of this overall decline occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-744 new ads) and 13 of 21 industries had four-week declines. The largest four week increase among the seven increasing industries occurred in Retail Trade (+92 new ads).

During the week ending September 17th, 2022, the total ad increases of 893 new ads or +14% is the net result of increases in 13 of 21 industries. The 13 increasing industries grew by a combined 1,018 new ads and the 7 decreasing industries fell by 125. Three industries accounted for more than two-thirds of the increase: Finance & Insurance (+300 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (+193 new ads) and Utilities (+158 new ads). The seven decreasing industries fell by a combined 125 new ads. The largest over the week drop occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (-67 new ads). Over 4 weeks, total new ads were down 256 new ads or -3%. 14 of 21 industries had 4-week declines, the largest occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-213 new ads), Accommodation & Food Services (-150 new ads), and Educational Services (-129 new ads). Utilities (+196 new ads) had the largest four-week gain.

During the week ending September 10th, 2022, the total ad decreases of -785 new ads or -11% is the net result of decreases in 15 of 21 industries. The 15 decreasing industries fell by a combined 871 new ads and the 6 increasing industries grew by 86. Three industries accounted for almost two-thirds of the drop over the week: Health Care & Social Assistance (-234 new ads or -19%), Finance & Insurance (-146 new ads or - 22%), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-136 new ads or -27%). The six increasing industries grew by 34 or fewer ads over the week. Over 4 weeks, total new ads were down 1,116 new ads or -15%. 16 of 21 industries had 4-week declines, the largest occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-306 new ads), Finance & Insurance (-178 new ads), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-157 new ads). Manufacturing (+121 new ads) had the largest four-week gain.

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (17,883 postings), Retail Trade (8,532 posting), Manufacturing (8,401 postings), and Finance & Insurance (8,236 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,548 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,321 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,860 postings), and Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,559).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending September 3rd, 2022, the total ad decrease of -1,223 new ads or -15% is the net result of decreases in 15 of 21 industries. More than half of the overall decline occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-573 new ads) and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-121 new ads). Over 4 weeks, total new ads were down 1,134 new ads or -14%. 13 of 21 industries had 4-week declines, the largest occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-343 new ads), Retail Trade (-160 new ads), and Educational Services (-128 new ads).

During the week ending August 27th, 2022, the total ad increase of +2,253 new ads or +38% is the net result of increases in 19 of 21 industries. Half of the weekly increase occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (+660 new ads), Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (+249 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (+228 new ads). Over 4 weeks, total new ads were down 308 new ads or -4%. 13 of 21 industries had 4-week declines, the largest occurred in Retail Trade (-111 new ads), Manufacturing (-100 new ads), and Administrative & Support (-58 new ads).

During the week ending August 20th, 2022, the total ad decrease of -1,687 new ads or -17% is the net result of decreases in 19 of 21 industries. More than half of the weekly decline occurred in five industries: Health Care & Social Assistance (-299 new ads), Finance & Insurance (-190 new ads), Retail Trade (-153 new ads), Accommodation & Food Service (-140 new ads), and Educational Services (-133 new ads). Over 4 weeks, total new ads were down 1,969 new ads or -20%%. 18 of 21 industries had 4-week declines, the largest decrease occurred in Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-458 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (-384 new ads), and Accommodation & Food Services (-181 new ads).

During the week ending August 13th, 2022, the total ad decrease of -2,604 new ads or -21% is the net result of decreases in 14 of 21 industries. More than Half of the weekly decrease occurred in three industries: Health Care & Social Assistance (-764 new ads), Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (-362 new ads), and Retail Trade (-294 new ads). The 7 increasing industries grew by a combined 138 new ads, with the largest occurring at Accommodation & Food Services (+54 new ads), Educational Services (-32 new ads), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (+25 new ads). Over 4 weeks, total new ads were down 1,347 new ads or -12%. 20 of 25 industries had 4 week declines, the largest decrease occurred in Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-366 new ads). The largest 4 week industry increase occurred in Educational Services (+107 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (23,055 postings), Finance and Insurance (11,612 posting), Retail Trade (10,936 postings), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (10,446 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,548 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,321 postings), Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,860 postings), and Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,559).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending August 6th, 2022, the total ad increase of 1,223 new ads or +11% is the net result of increases in 14 of 21 industries. Half of the weekly increase occurred in three industries: Finance & Insurance (+227 new ads), Retail Trade (+213 new ads), and Transportation & Warehousing (+156 new ads). Some of the largest percent increases include Real Estate (+78% or +100 new ads), Transportation & Warehousing (+60% or +156 new ads), and Information (+41% or +95 new ads). During this week of overall gain, 7 industries had new ad decreases. These ranged from a 15 ad decline in both Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services and Health Care & Social Assistance, to a 60 ad decline in Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation.

From October 2021 to December 2021, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 96,125, an increase of 2,373 jobs from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 75,282, a decrease of 7,189 jobs from the previous quarter.

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 20,843 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 11,281 net increase during the third quarter of 2021.

During the week ending July 23rd, 2022, the total ad decrease of 1,065 new ads or -10% is the net result of decreases in 15 of 21 industries. This 10% top-line decrease overlays larger industry level change. 13 industries had decreases of 12% or more and 8 had decreases of over 20%. The largest decreases occurred in Retail Trade (-309 new ads) and Health Care & Social Assistance (-178 new ads). The 6 industries with increasing ads over the week had a combined 237 new ad increase, with over half that occurring in Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (+74 new ads) and Educational Services (+51 new ads). Over four weeks, total new ads are up 16% or +1,348 new ads. Fourteen industries had four week increases, one was unchanged, and six had decreases. The Largest four week gains include Pro., Sci., & Tech Services (+521 new ads), Accommodation & Food Services (+245 new ads), and Transportation & Warehousing (+239 new ads).

During the week ending July 16th, 2022, the total ad increase of 375 new ads or +3% is the net result of increases in 14 of 21 industries. This slight top-line gain overlays larger industry level change. The 14 increasing industries were up a combined 1,284 new ads, with the largest gains occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (+235 new ads), Pro., Sci., & Tech., (+167 new ads) and Manufacturing (+161 new ads). The 7 decreasing industries were down a combined 909 new ads, with most of that occurring in Accommodation & Food Services (-381 new ads) and Retail Trade (-375 new ads). Over four weeks, total new ads are up 17% or +1,605 new ads. Half of the four-week increase occurred in Pro., Sci., & Tech. (+347 new ads), Transportation & Warehousing (+238 new ads), and Accommodation & Food Services (+236 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (22,150 postings), Finance and Insurance (10,501 posting), Retail Trade (10,294 postings), and Manufacturing (9,044 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,922 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,043 postings), Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,336 postings), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,335 posting).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending July 9th, 2022, the total ad increase of 1,459 new ads or +16% is the net result of increases in 12 of 21 industries. These 12 industries were up a combined 1,684 new ads, with the largest gains occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (+569 new ads), Pro., Sci., & Tech Services (+371 new ads), and Retail Trade (+261 new ads). The 9 declining industries fell by a combined 225 new ads and 8 of those 9 fell by 41 new ads or less. Over four weeks, ads were down by 1,193 new ads. The largest industry declines include Manufacturing (-385 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (-321 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (-310 new ads).

During the week ending July 2nd, 2022, the total ad increase of 579 new ads or +7% is the net result of increases in 12 of 21 industries. These 12 industries were up a combined 985 new ads, with the largest gains occurred in Transportation & Warehousing (+355 new ads), Retail Trade (+218 new ads), and Information (+103 new ads). The 6 declining industries fell by a combined 406 new ads, with the largest drop occurring in Health Care & Social Assistance (-181 new ads) and Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (-91 new ads). Over four weeks, the total increase of 2,425 new ads is the result of gains in all but 2 industries. More than half of the four-week increase occurred in four industries, Retail Trade (+377 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (+369 new ads), Finance & Insurance (+332 new ads), and Transportation & Warehousing (+279 new ads).

During the week ending June 25th, the total ad decline of 808 new ads or -9% is the net result of declines in 14 of 21 industries. The largest industry declines occurred in Educational Services (-184 new ads), Health Care & Social Assistance (-104 new ads), and Manufacturing (-101 new ads). Among the five increasing industries, the largest occurred in Other Services (+110 new ads or +78%). Over four weeks, the total decline of 1,146 new ads overlays 14 industry decreases and 7 increases. The largest four week decreases occurred in Pro., Sci., & Tech Services (-237 new ads), Accommodation & Food Services (-231 new ads), and Information (-220 new ads).

During the week ending June 18th, the total ad decline of 2,423 new ads or -20% is the net result of declines in all but two industries. The largest industry declines occurred in Finance & Insurance (-375 new ads), Manufacturing (-300 new ads), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-271 new ads). Over four weeks, every industry was down a combined 1,616 new ads, 16 of 21 industries decreased, and 5 increased. The most recent four-week change is a reversal of a week ago, which had 16 of 21 industries increasing and 5 decreasing over four weeks. The largest four week decreases occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (-259 new ads), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-246 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (-180 new ads).

During the week ending June 11th, the total ad increase of 5,077 or +74% is the net result of over the week increases in every industry and follows a total drop of 2,992 during the week ending June 4th. Every industry had over the week new ad increases of 32% or more. Some of the largest percent increases among industries with large total counts include Educational Services (+194% or +343 new ads), Finance & Insurance (+90% or +620 new ads), and Manufacturing (+79% or +475 new ads). Over four weeks, 16 of 21 industries increased and 5 decreased. The largest four week increases occurred in Finance & Insurance (+298 new ads), Manufacturing (+281 new ads), and Health Care & Social Assistance (+280 new ads). The five declining industries fell by a combined 465 new ads over four weeks, most of that drop occurred in Transportation & Warehousing (-320 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (18,829 postings), Finance and Insurance (11,487 posting), Retail Trade (9,607 postings), and Manufacturing (8,750 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (4,499 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,865 postings), Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,288 postings), and Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (2,258 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending June 4th, the total ad decrease of -2,992 or -30% is the net result of declines in 20 out of 21 industries. The largest over the week drops occurred in Finance & Insurance (-438 new ads or -39%), Health Care & Soc. Asst. (-302 new ads or -18%), and Accommodation & Food Services (-262 new ads or -41%). Among the 21 industries, the only over the week increase occurred in Transportation & Warehousing (+33 new ads or +17%). Over four weeks all but one industry had declines, the largest occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-744 new ads or -36%) and Finance & Insurance (-718 new ads or -51%). Over four weeks the only industry without a decline was Management, which was unchanged.

During the week ending May 28th, the total ad decrease of -1,278 or -11% is the net result of change within 13 decreasing and 8 increasing industries. The largest over the week decreases among the 13 decreasing industries were Health Care & Social Assistance (-298 new ads or -15%), Educational Services (-126 new ads or -28%), and Manufacturing (-112 new ads or -13%). The two industries with the largest increase over the week were Real Estate (+128 new ads or +89%) and Information (+119 new ads or +55%). Though down over the week, the week ending May 28th is 283 ads or 3.0% higher than four weeks ago. The largest four week industry increase occurred in Retail Trade (+154 new ads or +22%) and the largest four week decrease occurred in Manufacturing (-281 new ads or -27%).

During the week ending May 21st, the total ad increase of 974 or +9% is the net result of change within 13 increasing and 8 decreasing industries. The largest over the week increases among the 13 increasing industries were Accommodation & Food Services (+266 new ads or +60%), Finance & Insurance (+103 new ads or +10%), and Educational Services (+101 new ads or +29%). The employers with the most ads in those industries respectively were Panera Bread, UnitedHealth Group, and Yale University. The two industries with the largest declines over the week were Transportation and Warehousing (-358 new ads or -58%) and Retail Trade (-210 new ads or -19%).

During the week ending May 14th, the total ad decrease of 2,668 or -21% is the net result of change within 18 decreasing and 3 increasing industries. Half of the decreasing industries fell by 100 or more new ads. The three industries with over the week increases grew by a combined 228 new ads, most of that occurred in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (+175 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads were up 51.3% and the result of gains in 17 industries and four week losses in 4 industries. The largest four week industry increases occurred in Health Care and Social Assistance (+587 new ads), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (+537 new ads), and Retail Trade (+523 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (19,374 postings), Finance and Insurance (10,009 posting), Retail Trade (9,102 postings), and Manufacturing (8,088 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (5,750 postings), Retail Salespersons (2,785 postings), Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,144 postings), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2,036 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending May 7th, the total ad increase of 3,282 new ads or 34% is the net result of change within 16 increasing, one unchanged, and 4 decreasing industries. Among increasing industries, 9 were up 100 or more over the week and four had increases of 300 or more. The largest over the week increases occurred in Transportation & Warehousing (+718 new ads), Health Care & Social Asst. (+425 new ads), Retail Trade (+416 new ads), and Accom. & Food Services (+300 new ads). These four industries accounted for 56 percent of the total over the week increase. The employers with the most ads in those four industries respectively were United Parcel Service (96 new ads), Hartford Healthcare (93 new ads), Walmart/Sam's Club (114 new ads), and Panera Bread (72 new ads). The four decreasing industries fell by a combined 189 new ads. Manufacturing had the largest over the week decline, down 113 new ads.

During the week ending April 30th, the total ad increase of 305 new ads is the net result of change within 13 increasing and 8 decreasing. The 13 increasing industries grew by a combined 1,124 new ads. More than half of that combined increase occurred in Manufacturing (+385 new ads) and Health Care (+316 new ads). The eight decreasing industries fell by a combined 819 new ads. The largest industry decreases occurred within Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (-419 new ads) and Retail Trade (-185 new ads). Over four weeks, new ads were up 410 postings and the result of 10 increasing and 11 decreasing industries. The largest of each over four weeks were Finance & Insurance (+348 new ads) and Health Care (-143 new ads).

During the week ending April 23rd, the total ad increase of 2,528 new ads is the net result of change within 14 increasing, 5 decreasing, and two unchanged industries. The 14 increasing industries grew by a combined 2,561 new ads. 44 percent of that combined increase occurred in Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (+678 new ads) and Finance & Insurance (+445 new ads). The five decreasing industries fell by 12 new ads or less over the week. A third of industries had increases of over 50%, the largest being Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services (+142%) and Other Services (+101%). Over four weeks, new ads were up 733 postings. This top line increase overlays a combined 1,783 increase in 10 increasing industries and a combined 1,050 decrease at 11 industries. The largest of each over four weeks was +663 within Pro., Sci., & Tech. Services and -656 within Health Care & Social Assistance.

From July 2021 to September 2021, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 93,752, an increase of 3,368 jobs from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 82,471, an increase of 2,322 jobs from the previous quarter.

During the third quarter of 2021, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 11,281 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 10,235 net increase during the second quarter of 2021.

During the week ending April 16th, the total ad decline of 1,775 new ads is the net result of change within 17 decreasing and 4 increasing industries. The 17 decreasing industries fell by a combined 1,842 new ads. Half of that drop occurring in four industries, Finance & Insurance (-344 new ads), Retail Trade (-255 new ads), Educational Services (-226 new ads), and Manufacturing (-97 new ads). The four increasing industries had over the week gains of 30 new ads or less. Over four weeks, new ads were down 1,917 postings. 17 industries had decreases and 4 had increases. The largest four week decrease occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-554 new ads) and the largest increase occurred in Finance & Insurance (+170 new ads).

During the week ending April 9th, the total ad decline of 648 new ads is the net result of change within 13 decreasing and 8 increasing industries. The 13 decreasing industries fell by a combined 1,230 new ads, with a third of that occurring in Health Care & Social Assistance (-429 new ads or -24%). The 8 increasing industries grew by a combined 582 new ads, with most of that occurring in Finance & Insurance (+409 new ads). The largest employers within the two largest decreasing and increasing industries were Yale-New Haven Health System (-64 new ads) and Capital One (+421 new ads). In Healthcare & Social Assistance, the occupation with the most ads was Registered Nurses (+222 new ads) and in Finance & Insurance, it was Bank Tellers (+24 new ads).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (26,255 postings), Retail Trade (11,572 postings), Finance and Insurance (9,297 posting), and Manufacturing (8,031 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (9,464 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,041 postings), Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,477 postings), and Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (2,435 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.

During the week ending April 2nd, the total growth of 628 new ads is the net result of change within eleven increasing and ten decreasing industries. The eleven increasing industries grew by a combined 1,192 new ads, with most of that occurring in Accommodations & Food Services (+212 new ads) and Educational Services (+178 new ads). The ten decreasing industries fell by a combined 564 new ads, with the largest drops occurring in Healthcare & Social Assistance (-197 new ads) and Real Estate (-117 new ads). All but two industries had over the week percent shifts of 10% or more, one of the largest increases occurred in Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (+87% or +59 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Utilities (-65% or -64 new ads).

The most recent week saw large percent shifts for most industries. 14 out of 21 industries had shifts of over 10%, some of the largest being Real Estate (+164% or +159 new ads), Admin. & Support (+39% or +72 new ads), Wholesale Trade (+39% or +27 new ads), and Accom. & Food Service (-22% or -117 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads were up 1,596 or +23.1%, with 14 industries positive and 7 negative. The largest of each over four weeks were Health Care & Social Assistance (+768 new ads or +63% ) and Accommodation & Food Services (-134 new ads or -25%).

13 industries had job posting decreases over the week and 8 had increases. The 13 decreasing industries fell by a combined 1,170 new ads over the week and the 8 increasing industries grew by a combined 340 new ads. All but two of the 13 decreasing industries fell by 10% or more and 6 fell by 20% or more. The largest industry decrease occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-353 new ads) and the largest increase among the 8 increasing industries in Retail Trade (+126 new ads). Most industries had increases over four weeks, with the largest increases occurring within Health Care & Social Assistance (+808 new ads). Among the six industries with four-week decreases, the largest was Transportation & Warehousing (-131 new ads).

17 industries had job posting decreases over the week and 4 had increases. The 17 decreasing industries fell by a combined 3,444 new ads over the week, with half that drop occurring in Health Care & Social Assistance. That industry was driven by declines at Hartford Healthcare, which had an uncharacteristic one-week new ad increase a week ago. All but two of the 17 decreasing industries fell by 10% or more, 11 fell by 20% or more, and 5 fell by over 40%. Most industries were up over four weeks, with the largest increases occurring within Health Care & Social Assistance (+728 new ads), Educational Services (+343 new ads), and Manufacturing (+145 new ads).

18 sectors had job posting increases over the week and 3 had decreases. The 18 increasing sectors all saw double-digit percent increases, ranging from +14% in Management to +458% in Utilities. The 84% total increase was heavily influenced by Health Care & Social Assistance, which comprised about 47% of that increase (2,742 out of 5,787 new ads). There is some possibility that this Health Care & Social Assistance level is overstated, but beyond that sector, the 20 others grew by over 3,000 from a week ago. Over four weeks, every sector had new ad increases, ranging from a high of +1,084 in Health Care & Social Assistance, to single digit changes in Management and Mining/Extraction.

11 sectors had job posting increases over the week and 10 had decreases. The 11 increasing sectors grew by a combined 346 new ads and the 10 decreasing sectors fell by a combined 1,782 new ads, resulting in the net decline of 1,436 across all industries. Among the 10 declining industries, 8 had over the week declines of 100 or more. The three largest declines were Health Care & Social Assistance (-433 new ads), Retail Trade (-356 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (-271 new ads). Over Four weeks, the largest industry increase occurred within Transportation & Warehousing (+117 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Retail Trade (-877 new ads).

13 sectors had job posting increases over the week, two were unchanged, and 6 had decreases. The 13 increasing sectors grew by a combined 816 new ads and the 6 decreasing sectors fell by a combined 1,451 new ads. Most of that combined 6 sector decline occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance, which was down 1,355 new ads. The comparatively high Healthcare & Social Assistance levels during the week ending February 5th likely stem from a single employer deduplication issue within the HWOL database and not market shifts. Among increasing industries, the largest over the week gains occurred within Accommodation & Food Services (+168 new ads), Pro. Sci. & Tech. Services (+115 new ads), and Finance & Insurance (+52 new ads). Over Four weeks, the largest industry increase occurred within Finance & Insurance (+588 new ads) and the largest decrease occurred in Retail Trade (-210 new ads).

18 sectors had job posting decreases over the week, one was unchanged, and 3 had increases. The 18 decreasing sectors fell by a combined 2,429 and the 3 increasing sectors grew by 7 new ads or less. The decreasing sectors all fell by 10% or more over the week, and 7 of 18 had percent declines larger than the total decline of -28%. At the three-digit industry level, the largest over the week declines occurred at NAICS 454 - Nonstore Retailers (down 217 to 433 new ads), NAICS 541 - Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (down 211 to 241 new ads) and NAICS 622 - Hospitals (down 163 new ads to 448). The industry change over four weeks was less negative, most industries had increases from the week ending January 1st. The largest increase over four weeks occurred in Manufacturing (+228 new ads or +82%) and the largest decrease over four weeks occurred in Accommodation & Food Services (-86 new ads or -25%).

18 sectors had job posting increases over the week and 3 had decreases. The 18 increasing sectors grew by a combined 2,124 new ads and the 3 decreasing sectors fell by a combined 301 new ads, most of that combined decline occurred in Manufacturing (-238 new ads). In percentage terms, 16 out of 21 sectors had over the week shifts of 30% or more. Over four weeks, total ads are up over 50%, and 17 sectors had increases. The 3 industries with the largest gains over four weeks include Retail Trade, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Finance and Insurance. These 3 sectors also had the largest one-week gains. The 3 four-week declining sectors include Utilities, Construction, and Information. Construction new ads are down over the week and over four weeks, which corresponds with the seasonality of that industry.

From April 2021 to June 2021, gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments in Connecticut was 90,384, an increase of 4,842 jobs from the previous quarter. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private sector establishments was 80,149, an increase of 8,503 jobs from the previous quarter.

During the second quarter of 2021, the difference between gross job gains and gross job losses yielded a net employment gain of 10,235 jobs in the private sector. This net increase follows a 13,896 net increase during the first quarter of 2021.

Fourteen sectors had job posting decreases over the week and seven had increases. The fourteen decreasing sectors fell by a combined 836 new ads and the seven increasing sectors grew by a combined 710 new ads. Forty percent of the 14 sector decrease occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-331 new ads) and 43 percent of the 7 sector increase occurred in Manufacturing (+305 new ads). Over four weeks, total ads were down 2,313 new ads, representing declines across fifteen sectors and increases in six. The largest four week decrease occurred in Health Care & Social Assistance (-997 new ads or -43%) and the largest increase occurred in Manufacturing (+206 new ads or +39%).

Industry Sectors with the most job postings were Health Care and Social Assistance (21,685 postings), Retail Trade (12,499 postings), Finance and Insurance (7,549 posting, and Manufacturing (6,397 postings).

Occupations with the most postings were Registered Nurses (6,248 postings), Retail Salespersons (3,308 postings), Laborers, Freight, & Material Movers (3,113 postings), Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representatives (2,451 postings), and Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (1884 postings).

The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) measures the number of new, first-time online jobs and jobs reposted from the previous month for over 16,000 Internet job boards, corporate boards and smaller job sites that serve niche markets and smaller geographic areas. The data can be used as a real-time measure of labor demand.