Why Job Openings Are Falling But Hiring Hasn't Slowed

Lucas and Luna dig into the latest JOLTS data and a puzzling disconnect in the labor market: job openings have fallen to 6.87 million, the lowest level since early 2021, yet hiring and wage growth remain solid. They explore three explanations—the 'Great Reshuffle' fading, employers hoarding workers after the pandemic, and a structural shift in how companies post roles. Lucas brings in data from the April jobs report showing 158.7 million nonfarm payrolls and a flat 4.3% unemployment rate, while Luna points out that initial jobless claims have ticked up to 211,000. The conversation lands on what this means for job seekers and employers navigating a market that looks cooler on paper but still feels tight in practice. #JobMarketPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #JOLTS #JobOpenings #LaborMarket #HiringTrends #Unemployment #WageGrowth #EconomicData #FederalReserve #GreatReshuffle #WorkerShortage #NonfarmPayrolls #InitialJoblessClaims #EmploymentCostIndex #PodcastEpisode Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo