U.S. job openings hit record high; workers more scarce

It turns out that the jobs market can keep improving. In the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey indicated that the number of job openings reached a new record high in December......»»

U.S. job openings surged to a record high in December, led by vacancies in the construction, accommodation and food services sectors, which could bolster views that the economy is experiencing a dearth of workers......»»

The number of job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in October to just over 7 million and clung close to a record high, signaling that companies are still seeking to hire more workers to keep up with rising sales......»»

The number of job openings in the U.S. fell in September just a month after setting an all-time high, but companies are still scrambling to find workers and offering higher pay and benefits to attract them......»»

U.S. job openings jumped to a record high in August, far outpacing a rise in hiring, suggesting that companies could be increasingly having difficulties finding qualified workers......»»

The US labor market continues to grow at a blistering pace. According to the BLS, in August the number of job openings in the US hit a new all time high of 7.136 million, up from July's prior upward revised record of 7.077 million. M.....»»

U.S. job openings rose in July to a fresh record and the biggest share of workers since 2001 quit their positions, adding to signs of labor-market strength that may push wages higher, Labor Department data showed Tuesday......»»

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. services sector activity accelerated in May, pointing to robust economic growth in the second quarter, but trade tariffs and a shortage of workers posed a threat to the outlook......»»

Two months after the number of US job openings reported by the JOLTS unexpectedly dropped by 150,000 led by food .....»»

The 6.6 million open positions shows employers are struggling to find workers – would higher pay help?.....»»

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job openings surged to a record high in March, suggesting that a recent slowdown in hiring was probably the result of employers having difficulties finding qualified workers......»»

U.S. job openings surged to a record high in March, suggesting that a recent slowdown in hiring was probably the result of employers having difficulties finding qualified workers......»»

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job openings surged to a record high in March, suggesting that a recent slowdown in hiring was probably the result of employers having difficulties finding qualified workers......»»

U.S. employers posted nearly 7.6 million open jobs in January, near a record high set in November......»»

Employers are struggling to fill jobs with experienced, skilled workers. In fact, job openings hit an all-time high in August 2018, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that in just two years, 1.4 million computer science-related jobs will be.....»»

Positions waiting to be filled rose by 169,000, to 7.34 million (Bloomberg) — U.S. job openings rebounded, reaching a record in December a.....»»

U.S. employers posted the most open jobs in December in the nearly two decades that records have been kept, evidence that the job market is strong despite several challenges facing the economy......»»

U.S. job openings surged to a record high in December, led by vacancies in the construction, accommodation and food services sectors......»»

The Fed's dovish U-turn appears in jeopardy again. After a modest slowdown in job openings which started in September and continued through November, today's November JOLTS report - Janet Yellen's favorite labor market indicato.....»»

The number of job openings in the U.S. surged at the end of 2018 to an all-time high, reflecting the resilience of an economy that keeps growing despite rising headwinds at home and abroad......»»