Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Nonfarm payroll employment changed little at +22,000 and the unemployment rate also changed little from 4.2%. Gains in healthcare were partially offset by declines in government, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.
The labor force participation rate changed little to 62.3%. Average hourly earnings rose by 10 cents (0.3%) to $36.53. The average workweek was 34.2 hours for the third consecutive month.
According to the American Staffing Association, temporary help employment was 1.57% of total nonfarm employment in August.
Major Industry Employment
Notable Gains and Losses
- Healthcare and Social Assistance: +46,800
- Leisure and Hospitality: +28,000
- Transportation and Warehousing: +3,600
- Construction: -7,000
- Wholesale Trade: -11,700
- Manufacturing: -12,000
- Government: -16,000
Read the full report at BLS.gov.
Monthly revisions may occur due to additional reports received since the latest published estimates and from the recalculation of seasonal factors. For more information, visit BLS.gov.
Workforce and Economic News
US Unemployment Rate Jumps to Nearly 4-Year High as Weak Job Creation in August Tees Up Fed Rate Cut
MarketWatch – September 5, 2025
August marked one of the weakest hiring months in recent years, and the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in four years, signaling a cooling labor market. Slowed job growth and rising unemployment have increased expectations for interest rate cuts to stimulate economic activity.
Generational, Gender Differences Key to Workplace Experience
Facilities Dive – September 5, 2025
As employees continue to return to the office, workplace design is shifting to integrate nature-inspired elements and personalized amenities to create inclusive, adaptable spaces that meet diverse employee needs across generations and genders.
They Were Told They Could Have It All. So Why Are so Many Moms Leaving Their Jobs?
Mothers are leaving the workforce due to rising childcare costs, the rollback of flexible work policies, and the demands of balancing parenting with jobs. Experts warn that even temporarily stepping away from work can lead to long-term financial setbacks and emotional stress, contributing to what’s known as the “motherhood penalty.”
Insights from Specialized Recruiting Group
Third-party research commissioned from The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment International
Job Security in Crisis: 73% of US Job Seekers Say No Job Is Safe—Even with Strong Performance
ExpressPros.com – Aug. 27, 2025
U.S. job seekers are confronting a stark reality: job security may no longer be guaranteed, even for top performers.
According to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment International, parent company of Specialized Recruiting Group, 73% of job seekers agree that no job is secure, no matter how well an employee performs, and 71% say job security is becoming a thing of the past. These concerns are reshaping how Americans approach their careers, with many reporting a dramatic shift in their sense of stability.
Economic Uncertainty Drives Employers to Streamline, Cross-Train, and Cut Costs
ExpressPros.blog – Aug. 13, 2025
With 80% of U.S. hiring managers bracing for a recession, nearly half expecting it within the next year, businesses aren’t waiting to feel the impact. They’re already shifting gears, scaling back hiring, rewriting long-term plans, and making tough choices between protecting today and investing in tomorrow.
This is according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment International, parent company of Specialized Recruiting Group. The data paints a picture of cautious optimism clouded by economic anxiety. Ninety-four percent say a recession would impact their organization, and 60% anticipate a major or moderate effect. And, 36% admit their company may not survive a recession this year, rising to 57% among blue-collar employers.
