Government Job Openings Jump by 104,000
State and local government openings, excluding schools, rose by 104,000 in September. Government payrolls grew by just 6,000 in October.
Industries
Workforce reporting from manufacturing, construction, senior living, health care and public safety.
Plants Rebuild Headcount and Run Into a Retention Wall
Deloitte projects manufacturing could need up to 3.8 million workers by 2033. Plants rebuilding headcount now face turnover among the newest hires.
Hotel and Restaurant Quits Jump as Hospitality Jobs Slip
September JOLTS data showed quits in accommodation and food services jumped by 197,000. Leisure and hospitality then lost 13,000 jobs in October.
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Analysis
Construction Needs 349,000 Workers in 2026, Mostly to Replace Retirees
Spending has cooled, yet contractors still face a deep hiring hole because the industry's most experienced workers are retiring faster than new ones arrive.
Analysis
Senior Living Still Replaces a Third of Its Staff Every Year
Turnover has eased slightly, but registered nurse departures rose and agency staffing is creeping back. New research suggests culture and supervisors matter as much as pay.
News
Holiday Hiring Plans Reach Their Highest October Level Since 2009
Announced seasonal hiring reached its highest October level since 2009, driven by Amazon and UPS. Fewer companies announced plans than a year earlier.
News
Police Staffing Is Back to 2022 Levels as Retirements Loom
Agencies are hiring more officers than they did during the worst of the staffing crisis, but a rise in retirements shows how quickly those gains can slip away.
Analysis
Couriers Hire as UPS Shrinks
Transportation and warehousing added 25,000 jobs in October, led by couriers. Automation and network changes at UPS are reshaping the sector at the same time.
Analysis
Data Centers Are Running Out of Electricians
AI data center construction has sent demand for electricians soaring. About one in five electricians is 55 or older, and a licensed electrician takes years to train.
Analysis
First-Year Nurses Are Leaving Hospitals Fastest
The 2026 NSI report shows RN turnover rising to 17.6 percent and vacancy at 8.6 percent. Nearly a third of departures come from nurses in their first year.
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