
Job openings declined in October, to 8.7 million from 9.35 million in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Tuesday. October's total is down 1.7 million from the same point last year and its lowest point since March 2021.
Total hires also decreased slightly, from 5.9 million to 5.8 million. Overall, private sector job openings declined while government jobs slightly increased.