Small Businesses Struggle with Job Openings Despite Economic Growth

Unfilled Job Openings Continue to Decline

OKLAHOMA CITY The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ August jobs report found that 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, down 1 point from July. The last time unfilled job openings fell below 32% was in July 2020.

Small Businesses Struggle with Job Openings Despite Economic Growth

In a shifting labor landscape, small businesses are feeling the pulse of the economy as they navigate notably mixed job market signals. According to the latest NFIB Jobs Report for August 2025, 32% of small business owners report unfilled job openings, marking a slight decline from July. This trend reflects broader challenges in finding qualified candidates, a concern that continues to weigh heavily on the minds of business owners. Small busines…