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Hiring Remains Flat While Layoffs Edge Down in January
Economy // March 13, 2026

There was little change in job openings in January, as they increased by 396,000, rebounding from the five-year low recorded in December and reaching 6.9 million, according to Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data published Friday (March 13) by the Bureau of Labor...

US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop
Economy // July 29, 2025

The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. 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...

Will Decline in Job Openings Lead to Cautious Spending by Consumers?
Economy // February 05, 2025

A report this week that job openings slipped in December, right at a time when a steady number of employees were leaving the workforce, poses the question as to whether there might be an imbalance looming in the job market — where the trend is...

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...

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Hiring Surge Ends Yearlong Labor Market Slump

May 05, 2026
The number of hires increased to 5.6 million in March, a figure that was 655,000 higher than the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said in a Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) report released Tuesday (May 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Hiring Remains Flat While Layoffs Edge Down in January

March 13, 2026
There was little change in job openings in January, as they increased by 396,000, rebounding from the five-year low recorded in December and reaching 6.9 million, according to Job Openings...

US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop

July 29, 2025
The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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...