The number of job openings was unchanged at 7.7 million in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, both hires and total separations were little changed at 5.1 million. Within separations, both quits (2.9 million) and layoffs and discharges (1.9 million) were little changed. This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector, by industry, and by establishment size class. Job openings include all positions that are open on the last business day of the month. Hires and separations include all changes to the ... (full story)

The number of job openings in the United States remained unchanged at 7.7 million in October, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced in its report on Tuesday, outperforming expectations. Moreover, the job openings rate also saw no change, staying at 4.6%. Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) indicated that the number of hires was 5.1 million, while the rate of hires stood at 3.2%. Total separations in the reported month came in at 5.1 million, and the rate of separations was 3.2%. The data for September was cancelled due to the federal government shutdown. (full story)