December JOLTS Report: The Best Job Seeker’s Market Ever Was Growing Ever More Favorable for Workers Before Omicron
In December, job openings rose from 10.78 million to 10.93 million, almost matching their all-time record high, while hires fell from 6.60 million to 6.26 million. The diverging numbers highlight the intensifying hiring challenges facing
12 States Hit Their Lowest Unemployment Rates of All Time
Today’s State Employment and Unemployment report provides much-needed detail to supplement the monthly jobs report and underscores what an unusual economic recovery this has been so far. 12 states have now recovered all of the
ZipRecruiter Wins G2 Awards Including Easiest to Use and Users Most Likely to Recommend
ZipRecruiter has been honored by G2, the world’s leading business solution review platform, with ten winter awards including “easiest to use”, “users most likely to recommend”, and leader across small, mid-size, and enterprise businesses. The full
Record-High Quits are Being Driven by “Too Much Stress”
A record 4.5 million people quit their jobs in November, according to the nationwide JOLTS report. Now, with the latest State JOLTS report released this morning, we know which states are responsible for the spike
Work and the Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With His Thoughts on Doing Work That Matters Martin Luther King, Jr. is known for his tireless work dedicated to making the United States a more open, accepting, and
2021: A Record-Breaking Year for U.S. Labor Market
Today we received the last piece of the 2021 employment puzzle from the jobs report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. economy added 199k jobs in the month of December, and
Job News Roundup
This article provides a roundup of recent news stories related to employment. Team ZipRecruiter will share frequent updates. Week of June 13, 2022 Nursing homes across the U.S. are facing the risk of closure amid
The Big Quit and the Tightest Labor Market Ever
It is usual for businesses to report difficulty retaining qualified workers and attracting new ones, even in normal times. But the recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report, with data through the end
2022 Labor Market Outlook
Why 2022 Will Be a Goldilocks Year in the Labor Market The labor market in 2022 could reprise the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: where 2020 was “too cold,” and 2021 was “too
The Best States for Job Seekers Right Now
While labor shortages have been a nightmare for employers, they are opening doors for job seekers. But not all states are seeing the same increases in wages and benefits, relaxations in job requirements, and expansions