Hiring slows amid economic uncertainty

Hiring slows amid economic uncertainty

Job openings data indicate contractors are reluctant to dismiss workers, even as unfilled positions fell year over year.

Hiring starts to slow despite rise in construction spending

Construction spending ticked up in February but job openings and hirings are starting to slump, contractors said.

"Low hiring, low firing" economy not great for Generation Z - Marketplace

Career opportunities are scarce for young adults, which can have long-term impact on their financial well-being, says Bloomberg's Conor Sen.

The decline in February was the largest, 10.9 percent, and in March the smallest, amounting to 2.9 percent compared to March last year.

Job Openings Decline in February as Labor Market Uncertainty Grows - The Registry

The U.S. labor market showed signs of softening in February, as job openings declined and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on hiring decisions. According to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from Wells Fargo Economics, total job openings fell to 7.57 million, while the job openings-to-unemployed ratio slipped to 1.07, its lowest […] The post Job Openings Decline in February as Labor Market Uncertainty Grows appeare…

Construction Job Openings Still Subdued in February, Says ABC – tEDmag

Contractors remain reluctant to lay off workers, while construction workers quit their jobs at the fastest pace since last May.