The Labor Department's August jobs report released Friday showed that hiring remained healthy last month, thanks to broad-based hiring by U.S. companies.
were broad-based last month, the professional and business services industry led the way in hiring, adding another 68,000 workers last month. Within the industry, notable gains took place in computer systems design and related services with 14,400 added, followed by management and technical consulting services , architectural and engineering services and scientific research and development services .
Another source of job creation in August was the retail trade industry, which saw employment climb by 44,000. General merchandise stores hired 15,100 workers, while food and beverage stores onboarded another 14,600. Health and personal care stores saw employment jump by 10,000, while building material and garden supply stores added 6,800 workers to the payroll.
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