Job Openings news and trends

Job Openings Decline Points to Slowing but Steady Labor Market
Economy // February 04, 2025

The number of job openings decreased by 556,000 in December and stood at 7.6 million on the last business day of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
Economy // January 07, 2025

Job openings were up in November, but so were layoffs, and the pace of quitting fell too … all of which, for November’s government data, point to some uncertainty in the labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending
Economy // December 03, 2024

Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only a minority of workers surveyed — at 20% — said that it was “very or extremely” likely that they’d switch jobs in the next year. At the same time, we noted that 83% of consumers eyed 2024...

Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market
Economy // June 04, 2024

The number of job openings in the United States declined by 4.8% in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending

December 03, 2024
Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only a minority of workers surveyed — at 20% — said that it was “very or extremely” likely that they’d switch jobs in the next year. At the same time, we noted that 83% of consumers eyed 2024 with concerns about the economy. Only 38% of consumers said […]

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Job Openings Decline Points to Slowing but Steady Labor Market

February 04, 2025
The number of job openings decreased by 556,000 in December and stood at 7.6 million on the last business day of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market

June 04, 2024
The number of job openings in the United States declined by 4.8% in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

US Job Openings Flat as Fewer Workers Quit

January 30, 2024
If you’re hesitating about leaving your job, you aren’t alone these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Number of Job Openings Remained Steady in November

January 03, 2024
The number of job openings in the United States was little changed in November, while the number of hires and total job separations decreased. Get the Full Story Complete the...