FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A new federal report shows there are more job openings in Arkansas than before compared to 2023.
According to Talk Business and Politics , Arkansas job openings totaled an estimated 72,000 in July.
However, the number of hires dropped by almost 20%, and layoffs increased by 14%. The drop in hires in Arkansas was significantly higher than the national rate which fell 3.7% in July.
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