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
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
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
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
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
Eight States Hit Their Lowest Unemployment Rates of All Time
December 17th State JOLTS and Unemployment Reports Today’s State JOLTS and State Employment and Unemployment reports show that unemployment is in free fall in most U.S. states. Eight states hit new individual record lows. At
Job News Roundup
This article provides a roundup of recent news stories related to employment. Team ZipRecruiter will share frequent updates. Week of December 20, 2021 Colorado’s 3.8% quit rate was the highest in the US in October.
Job News Roundup
This article provides a roundup of recent news stories related to employment. Team ZipRecruiter will share frequent updates. The F.D.A. approved coronavirus vaccine booster shots for all adults. The House passed President Joe Biden’s $1.7
State Quits Rate Reaches Record High Led by Growth in Leisure and Hospitality
Today’s state JOLTS report, which captures the extent to which labor market conditions differ across the country, shows one unifying sign – the Great Resignation is a national trend, and people are looking for better