Actually, according to CNN, there are fewer people working now than when Obama took office. I know, it's Bush's fault.
From the article:
The figure of 4.5 million jobs is accurate if you look at the most favorable period and category for the administration. But overall, there are still fewer people working now than when Obama took office at the height of the recession.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/05/politi...html?hpt=hp_c1