The fresh data reflect an ongoing trend among U.S. workers who are reevaluating their work situation and life following the shock of the pandemic.
A report from the Department of Labor showed that the number of people who quit their jobs, nearly 4.4 million, rose to a record high in September.The number of people who quit their jobs rose to a record high in September, the Department of Labor said Friday.
MORE: Why some experts say corporate 'net-zero' emissions pledges could have net-zero impact on climate crisis Some 4.4 million workers, or 3% of the total workforce, quit their jobs in September, the DOL said, marking the highest number since the government started tracking the data. Moreover, the number of job openings in September was 10.4 million -- tying August for the second-highest figure ever recorded and down only slightly from the record 10.9 million job openings seen in July.A sign advertising for new employees with an updated starting salary of $16.
Job quitting increased in several industries in September, according to the data, with the largest increases seen in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector and in the state and local government education industry.