United States: JOLTS - Hires

Macro

2026-08-04

Description

The United States JOLTS Hires data is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the total number of new employees hired in the U.S. labor market during a specific period and is often used to assess the hiring activity of businesses and the overall health of the economy. Generally, higher hires indicate increased demand for labor by businesses, potentially signaling economic expansion, while lower hires may suggest weakening demand or a slowdown in economic growth.

The data on hires covers all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and includes all non-farm industries, such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the hiring situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and quit rates.

Published by
United States Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update

AI Data Insight

The latest US JOLTS hires for Q2 2026 reached 5.348 million, a significant rebound from the previous reading of 5.170 million. Although overall job openings cooled slightly, hiring momentum in sectors such as healthcare and construction remains strong, driving the labor market toward a more stable supply and demand balance.

AI Data Insight

The latest US JOLTS hires for Q2 2026 reached 5.348 million, a significant rebound from the previous reading of 5.170 million. Although overall job openings cooled slightly, hiring momentum in sectors such as healthcare and construction remains strong, driving the labor market toward a more stable supply and demand balance.

Description

The United States JOLTS Hires data is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the total number of new employees hired in the U.S. labor market during a specific period and is often used to assess the hiring activity of businesses and the overall health of the economy. Generally, higher hires indicate increased demand for labor by businesses, potentially signaling economic expansion, while lower hires may suggest weakening demand or a slowdown in economic growth.

The data on hires covers all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and includes all non-farm industries, such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the hiring situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and quit rates.

Published by
United States Department of Labor (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update