private sector

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Human-resources firm ADP said this week that it saw solid March job gains in the private sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Trump said Bondi would soon transition to a new job in the private sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Job growth in the private sector rose at a solid pace in March for the second straight month, according to payroll company ADP.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The government said that in-person schooling will be maintained, and work-from-home measures for the private sector may be considered at a later stage.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He’d carried the load admirably, inspiring people like Barack and Valerie to move out of the private sector and into community work and public service.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama