Recent reports highlight a significant development in the employment landscape. In 2025, companies with fewer than 20 employees added a notable 3,663 jobs. This growth represented 79% of all new private sector jobs during that period.

In 2026, the labor market in New Hampshire showed promising signs of improvement after a slowdown in 2025. Early data reveal a 1.1% rise in nonfarm employment between January and July 2026. However, this increase was not enough to fully offset the job losses experienced in the previous year.

The New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent and nonprofit news outlet, aims to provide the residents of New Hampshire with the latest updates on these important economic issues.