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US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient in face of fighting in Iran
US job openings have decreased to 7.4 million, though hiring rose in June despite ongoing conflict in Iran.
Employment Trends
9 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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US Job Openings Edged Lower in June as Layoffs Remained Limited
US job openings dipped in June to approximately 7.4 million, though the labor market shows resilience and limited layoffs.
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Why people are dropping out of the workforce and not looking for new jobs: 'The market wore me down'
Labor force participation has plummeted to a 50-year low, driven by a growing number of workers who have ceased searching for employment entirely.
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Shocking 105 million Americans are not working
Recent data reveals a record 105.8 million Americans are currently outside the workforce as labor participation hits a 50-year low.
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AI Is Pushing Older Employees Straight Out of the Workforce, New Report Finds
Recent reporting indicates that artificial intelligence is altering career paths for older workers, prompting early retirements across the tech sector.
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Exclusive | More U.S. Workers Are Testing Positive for Marijuana. Fewer Employers Are Concerned.
U.S. workplace drug testing reveals a rising rate of positive marijuana results alongside a decline in employer concern.
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Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
A sharp slowdown in U.S. hiring and a declining labor force are sparking new concerns about the stability of the American job market.
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Most Married Parents Now Work Full Time
A Pew Research Center analysis reveals that for the first time, most American families with married parents now have both parents working full-time.
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Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search
Teen summer hiring reaches an 80-year low, creating significant hurdles for young job seekers across the nation.