August saw a notable decrease in both job openings and layoffs across the United States. Job openings fell to their lowest point since March, largely driven by a significant drop in openings at small businesses. Meanwhile, layoffs reached their lowest level since March 2025, indicating a cooling labor market. Despite these declines, overall hires saw a slight increase, primarily due to gains in the government sector. The number of workers quitting their jobs also decreased, suggesting increased job stability.
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