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U.S. Job Market Holds Steady in April 2025, Says BLS Report

The U.S. job market showed little movement in April 2025, according to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Job openings remained steady at 7.4 million, while hires and separations also showed minimal changes, suggesting a stable yet cautiously progressing labor environment.

Key Highlights from the April 2025 JOLTS Report:

  • Job Openings:
    The number of job openings stood at 7.4 million, with an unchanged rate of 4.4%. Notable industry shifts included:

    • Decrease in Accommodation and Food Services (–135,000)

    • Decrease in State and Local Government, Education (–51,000)

    • Increase in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (+43,000)

    • Slight uptick in Mining and Logging (+10,000)

  • Hires:
    Total hires remained relatively flat at 5.6 million, with a 3.5% hire rate. No significant changes were recorded across major industries.

  • Separations:
    Overall separations totaled 5.3 million with a rate of 3.3%, showing no major month-over-month movement. Breakdown includes:

    • Quits: Held steady at 3.2 million (2.0% rate), though down 220,000 year-over-year.

    • Layoffs and Discharges: Steady at 1.8 million (1.1% rate). Notable changes:

      • Increase in Health Care and Social Assistance (+52,000)

      • Decrease in State and Local Government (excl. education) (–14,000)

      • Decrease in Federal Government (–4,000)

    • Other Separations: Flat at 308,000

By Establishment Size:

Both very small (1–9 employees) and very large (5,000+ employees) establishments reported little or no change across all labor movement categories.

Revisions for March 2025:

  • Job openings were revised up by 8,000 to 7.2 million

  • Hires were revised down by 7,000 to 5.4 million

  • Total separations were revised up by 46,000 to 5.2 million

    • Quits revised up by 12,000

    • Layoffs and Discharges revised up by 32,000

What This Means:

The April 2025 data suggests a labor market that’s holding steady but not showing strong momentum in either direction. Employers appear cautious, with few significant increases in hiring or layoffs, while worker confidence—measured by the quits rate—remains solid but slightly lower compared to last year.

As we look ahead to the next JOLTS update, scheduled for July 1, 2025, employers, job seekers, and policymakers alike will continue watching for signals of acceleration or slowdown in the broader U.S. economy.

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always conduct thorough research and consider seeking advice from a financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Source: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.nr0.htm

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