United States: JOLTS - Quit

Macro

2026-05-05

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 latest US JOLTS quits for Q1 2026 rebounded slightly to 3.171 million from the previous 2.974 million. Despite the slight rebound in the data, the overall quits rate remained at a low level of about 2.0%. Coupled with a simultaneous cooling in job openings, this indicates that workers remain conservative about changing jobs. Going forward, it is necessary to monitor whether the high cost pressure on companies will translate into actual layoffs, which would in turn affect the Federal Reserve's policy path.

AI Data Insight

The latest US JOLTS quits for Q1 2026 rebounded slightly to 3.171 million from the previous 2.974 million. Despite the slight rebound in the data, the overall quits rate remained at a low level of about 2.0%. Coupled with a simultaneous cooling in job openings, this indicates that workers remain conservative about changing jobs. Going forward, it is necessary to monitor whether the high cost pressure on companies will translate into actual layoffs, which would in turn affect the Federal Reserve's policy path.

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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