The Hiring Signal Hidden in Job-to-Job Flows

Lucas and Luna dig into the latest JOLTS data — with job openings jumping to 7.6 million in April — and explore what the Bureau of Labor Statistics calls 'job-to-job flows.' They explain why tracking workers who move directly from one employer to another, rather than through unemployment, is one of the clearest leading indicators of labor market tightness. Using the April numbers and historical context from the post-pandemic recovery, they show how the job-to-job transition rate has declined from its 2022 peak of nearly 4 percent to around 2.8 percent this spring. Lucas argues that this quieter signal is more reliable than the volatile openings count, while Luna pushes back on whether quits alone tell the full story. A practical takeaway for job seekers and hiring managers alike. #JobToJobFlows #JOLTS #LaborMarket #HiringTrends #QuitsRate #BureauOfLaborStatistics #JobOpenings #Unemployment #WageGrowth #Careers #EconomicData #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobSeekers #HiringManagers #LaborTightness #WorkerMobility Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo