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The Conference Board−Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Index increased in February 2025 to 120.8 (July 2018=100), up from an upwardly revised 116.9 in January. The 3.3% increase between February and January followed a 0.7% increase between January and December. Overall, the Index is down 10.3% from one year ago.
The HWOL Index measures the change in advertised online job vacancies over time, reflecting monthly trends in employment opportunities across the US. The Help Wanted OnLine® Index is produced in collaboration with Lightcast, the global leader in real-time labor market data and analysis. This collaboration enhances the Help Wanted OnLine® program by providing additional insights into important labor market trends.
Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Index: United States, seasonally adjusted, February 2025
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Joseph DiBlasi
781.308.7935
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March 12, 2025
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