Where Winter Meant New Work

“Comparison is a death knell to sibling harmony,” writes Elizabeth Fishel.  As soon as comparisons are made, one walks away feeling a bit more superior than another.

In the case of this country, state residents sometimes can’t help but to engage in a little sibling-like rivalry.  Every state wants to be recognized for generating new jobs and demonstrating how economic recovery can begin at home.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that within the country, there can be notable discrepancies in job growth.  Recruiters may be interested to see how their state ranked in this department.  Proud Georgians, make sure you’re sitting.

In January, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 35 States and the District of Columbia; employment decreased in 15 States. The largest over-the-month increase in employment occurred in Texas (+44,100), followed by Michigan (+39,700), Ohio (+31,900), Illinois (+24,500), and California (+22,600).

The largest over-the-month decrease in employment occurred in Georgia (?15,300), followed by New Jersey (?13,000), Florida (?12,900), South Carolina (?8,500), and Maryland (?7,100).

Over the year (January 2010 to January 2011), 24 States experienced statistically significant changes in employment, all of which were increases. The largest increase occurred in Texas (+253,900), followed by California (+89,400), Pennsylvania (+70,300), Michigan (+68,500), and Illinois (+64,200).