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The ADP National Employment Report for December 2022 reveals a rise in private sector employment by 235,000 jobs, with annual pay increasing by 7.3%. The report, based on payroll data from over 25 million U.S. employees, shows significant job growth in consumer-facing service industries, while large establishments experienced a loss of 151,000 jobs. Notably, pay growth saw its largest decline since March 2022, particularly among job stayers. This report provides critical insights into the labor market dynamics and wage evolution.

ADP, a global leader in Human Capital Management, will release its financial results for Q2 of fiscal year 2023 on January 25, 2023, prior to Nasdaq's opening. The results will be accessible on ADP's Investor Relations page, with an alert issued via news wire. Following the release, a conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Maria Black, CFO Don McGuire, and VP of Investor Relations Danyal Hussain. Investors can listen live on ADP's website.

According to the November ADP National Employment Report, private sector employment rose by 127,000 jobs, marking a slowdown in job creation. Annual pay increased by 7.6% year-over-year. The construction and manufacturing sectors faced declines, while consumer-facing sectors like health care and hospitality experienced growth. Job changers saw a 15.1% pay increase, while job stayers experienced a 7.6% rise. The report highlights regional and establishment size disparities in employment changes.

ADP has enhanced its Wisely® payment platform with features like Earned Wage Access (EWA) to assist employees in managing finances and help employers attract talent. The platform enables secure digital accounts that integrate various income sources and offers tools like Bill Pay, Savings Envelopes (over $1.3B saved), Cash Back Rewards, and mobile wallet access. The update reflects a focus on digital financial wellness, as 91% of millennials consider EWA vital for employers. By integrating with payroll systems, Wisely aims to streamline payments and improve efficiency for employers.

On Nov. 9, 2022, ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) announced that its board of directors has authorized a new $5 billion stock repurchase program. This authorization replaces the previous 2019 program of the same amount. As of October 28, 2022, ADP had approximately 415 million shares outstanding. The initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.

ADP's board approved a $0.21 increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to an annual rate of $5.00 per share. This marks the 48th consecutive year of dividend increases, signifying the company's commitment to shareholder value. The new dividend of $1.25 per share will be distributed on January 1, 2023, for shareholders on record as of December 9, 2022.

CEO Carlos Rodriguez highlighted this increase as a reflection of ADP's shareholder-friendly approach.

In October, private sector employment rose by 239,000 jobs, surpassing the previous month's revised figure of 192,000. Annual pay increased by 7.7%, consistent with recent months. The report highlights sector-specific employment changes, with goods-producing industries showing a decline of 8,000 jobs, while service-providing sectors saw an increase of 247,000 jobs. Notably, the West region added 229,000 jobs. However, job changers experienced a drop in pay growth, indicating potential economic strain in sensitive sectors.