3 Oct 2025
The latest report indicates that the number of job openings remained largely stable, alongside minimal changes in hirings and total separations. While economists seek signs of labor market weakening, the overall demand for labor appears consistent.
The total number of job openings remained largely unchanged, reaching approximately 7.022 million.
Both hirings and total job separations experienced minimal changes, settling at a level of 5.1 million individuals.
Voluntary quits reached 3.1 million, while layoffs and discharges stood at 1.7 million, both showing little alteration.
Job openings in the construction sector decreased by 115,000, and the federal government sector saw a reduction of 61,000.
Hirings across all industries remained virtually unchanged.
Total separations were predominantly concentrated in the accommodation and food services sector, as well as the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
Total separations decreased by 113,000 in judicial services and by 48,000 in the recreation segment.
State and local government education experienced an increase of 27,000 in job openings, while quits in the construction sector rose by 56,000.
Layoffs and discharges decreased by 36,000 in wholesale trade and by 4,000 within the federal government.
A review for July data revealed an upward revision, adding 27,000 job opportunities.
Hirings saw a downward revision of 68,000, and total separations also experienced a revised decrease of 68,000.
The revised number of quits for July decreased by 42,000, bringing the total to 3.2 million.
Layoffs and discharges for July were revised downward by approximately 21,000.
Economists are actively looking for signs of weakening in the labor market, given that employers have reduced hiring and the duration for unemployed individuals to find new jobs has extended.
Based on the report, the demand for labor, as reflected in job openings, currently demonstrates relative stability.
The number of job openings indicates that the demand for labor has remained relatively stable.
| Metric | Value | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Job Openings | 7.022 Million | Stable | Minimal change observed month-over-month. |
| Total Hirings | 5.1 Million | Slight Change | Remained at previous month's level with minor fluctuations. |
| Total Separations | 5.1 Million | Slight Change | Remained at previous month's level with minor fluctuations. |
| Voluntary Quits | 3.1 Million | Minimal Change | No significant alteration from prior period. |
| Layoffs & Discharges | 1.7 Million | Minimal Change | No significant alteration from prior period. |
| Job Openings (Construction) | N/A | -115,000 | Significant decrease in job opportunities. |
| Job Openings (Federal Government) | N/A | -61,000 | Decrease in federal sector job opportunities. |
| Job Openings (State & Local Education) | N/A | +27,000 | Increase in public education sector job opportunities. |
| Quits (Construction) | N/A | +56,000 | Increase in voluntary resignations within construction. |
| Layoffs/Discharges (Wholesale Trade) | N/A | -36,000 | Decrease in involuntary separations in wholesale trade. |
| Layoffs/Discharges (Federal Government) | N/A | -4,000 | Decrease in involuntary separations in the federal sector. |
| July Revision - Job Openings | N/A | +27,000 | Upward revision for previously reported July data. |
| July Revision - Hirings | N/A | -68,000 | Downward revision for previously reported July data. |
| July Revision - Total Separations | N/A | -68,000 | Downward revision for previously reported July data. |
| July Revision - Quits | 3.2 Million | -42,000 | Revised total and decrease from previous estimate for July. |
| July Revision - Layoffs & Discharges | N/A | -21,000 | Downward revision for previously reported July data. |
