Jeffco BdB, ADP Release Updated Employment/Hiring Reports
While national employment figures indicate a cautious hiring landscape, a new report from Jeffco BdB reveals a tale of two economies within Jefferson County, with robust growth in some areas masking stagnation elsewhere.
The Jeffco 500 Hiring Index, tracking the county’s top businesses, showed a stable, slightly positive overall hiring climate, hovering around 30% for the six-month period ending September 2025. However, this stability is largely propped up by the strong performance of Westminster and Broomfield, which have emerged as the county’s economic powerhouses.
Westminster’s hiring index climbed steadily from 40% in April to over 45% by September, while Broomfield also showed a strong upward trajectory, finishing the period with approximately 42% of its top firms actively hiring. This sustained activity points to a particularly vibrant business environment in these northern cities, attracting both businesses and job seekers.
In stark contrast, other municipalities in Jefferson County are facing headwinds. Evergreen experienced a notable six-month decline, with its hiring index plummeting from 20% to just over 15%. Lakewood and Littleton, while tracking closer to the county average, still saw a modest downturn, ending the period around 27.5%.
“The data indicates that while Jefferson County’s overall economic health appears steady, the opportunities and growth are not evenly distributed,” stated the Jeffco BdB report, highlighting a clear geographic concentration of economic momentum.
This local picture contrasts sharply with national trends. The ADP Employment Report, rebenchmarked in September based on full-year 2024 results, revealed that private employers shed 32,000 jobs nationally that month. This recalibration resulted in a reduction of 43,000 jobs compared to pre-benchmarked data, indicating that job creation continues to lose momentum across most sectors.
“Despite the strong economic growth we saw in the second quarter, this month’s release further validates what we’ve been seeing in the labor market, that U.S. employers have been cautious with hiring,” commented Dr. Nela Richardson, ADP’s Chief Economist.
The divergence between Jefferson County’s localized successes and the broader national slowdown suggests that while some regions can defy national trends, a cautious approach to economic forecasting remains prudent for businesses and policymakers alike. For residents of Jefferson County, the message is clear: economic opportunity is increasingly concentrated, making location a key factor in career prospects.
Source: ADP Employement Report, Jeffco BdB