Index of 12-Month Average Active Job Postings, December 2015-July 2026

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Q3 2026 LABOR DEMAND AND SHORTAGE REVIEW, SHRM, 2026. VISIT SHRM.ORG/RESEARCH TO LEARN MORE.

Source: SHRM analysis of monthly job postings data powered by Lightcast.

February 2020 = 100%