Job Openings Highest Since 2001

Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2014 -- Job openings increased to 4.84 million in August, up from 4.67 million in July, according to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

It was the highest level since January 2001,

Expectations were for jobs openings to total 4.7 million.

Openings rose in manufacturing, health care and food services but fell in state and local government.

However, total hiring in August fell 294,000 to 4.64 million, driven by declines in construction and retail.