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Why job openings can outnumber hires
What July’s labor figures reveal about recruiting and departures—and where their meaning stops.
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Maya Chen
Connects company and labor-market developments to the businesses and households behind them.
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Jobsexplainer
Where August’s payroll gains occurred—and how to read them
Employer categories, survey timing and unemployment definitions help job seekers understand what the employment report measures.
