Job Openings Hit 7.3 Million in December

Washington, DC, February 12, 2018-The number of job openings reached a series high of 7.3 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. 

Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.9 million and 5.5 million, respectively. 

Within separations, the quits rate was unchanged at 2.3%, and the layoffs and discharges rate was little changed at 1.1%.