U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics@bls · official source
August job openings and hires change little; total separations unchanged
· via BLS
Key points
- The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
- Hires changed little at 5.2 million, while total separations were unchanged at 5.1 million.
- The number and rate of job openings were little changed at 7.1 million and 4.3 percent, respectively, in August.
- Establishment Size Class In August, the job openings rate decreased for establishments with 1 to 9 employees, while the hires, quits, layoffs and discharges, and total separations rates showed little or no change.
- July 2026 Revisions The number of job openings for July was revised up by 64,000 to 7.3 million, the number of hires was revised up by 92,000 to 5.1 million, and the number of total separations was revised up by 56,000 to 5.1 million.
Official source
BLSSep 29, 2026Official release ↗
For AI agents: this post as JSON · connect your agent
Educational information from official sources, not financial advice. Key points are copied from the official release; check the source before acting on any figure. Privacy · Terms