United States: JOLTS - Quit

Macro

2026-06-30

Description

The United States JOLTS Quits 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 employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific period and is often used to assess labor market fluidity and employee confidence. Generally, higher quit numbers indicate increased worker confidence in finding new employment, potentially signaling a vibrant labor market and economic growth. Conversely, lower quit numbers may suggest increased economic uncertainty or a greater emphasis on job security among workers.

The JOLTS Quits data 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 quitting situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and hires.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

The US JOLTS voluntary quits in Q2 2026 (May) reached 3,065 thousand, a slight rebound from the previous figure of 2,977 thousand. Despite the month-over-month increase, the overall quits rate remains stagnant at a long-term low of 1.9%, indicating weak willingness among workers to job-hop. The "low hiring, low firing" structure of the labor market helps further ease wage inflation pressures, providing observational room for subsequent monetary policy.

AI Data Insight

The US JOLTS voluntary quits in Q2 2026 (May) reached 3,065 thousand, a slight rebound from the previous figure of 2,977 thousand. Despite the month-over-month increase, the overall quits rate remains stagnant at a long-term low of 1.9%, indicating weak willingness among workers to job-hop. The "low hiring, low firing" structure of the labor market helps further ease wage inflation pressures, providing observational room for subsequent monetary policy.

Description

The United States JOLTS Quits 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 employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific period and is often used to assess labor market fluidity and employee confidence. Generally, higher quit numbers indicate increased worker confidence in finding new employment, potentially signaling a vibrant labor market and economic growth. Conversely, lower quit numbers may suggest increased economic uncertainty or a greater emphasis on job security among workers.

The JOLTS Quits data 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 quitting situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and hires.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
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