Professional employer organization TriNet reported employment levels among its client firms rose by 0.95 percent in December. Southern California biotechnology firm customers reported a net job increase of 1.24 percent, but employment levels at finance companies in New York fell 2.79 percent.

TriNet reported hiring rates at its customers rose to 3.42 percent in December while terminations fell to 2.5 percent.

TriNet is based in San Leandro, Calif.