U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nov

Job openings little changed in September at 5.5 million; hires edge down to 5.1 million

Job openings were little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of September. Hires edged down to 5.1 million, and total separations were little changed at 4.9 million. The quits rate was unchanged at 2.1 percent, and the layoffs and discharges rate decreased to 1.0 percent.

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11/04/2016

Payroll employment rises by 161,000 in October; unemployment rate changes little (4.9%)

11/03/2016

Productivity rises 3.1% in 3rd quarter 2016 (annual rate); unit labor costs rise 0.3%

11/02/2016

Sept. jobless rates down over the year in 224 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 315

10/28/2016

Compensation costs up 0.6% from June 2016 to Sept 2016 and up 2.3% over the year

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