When it comes to the job market, love the one you're with
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-OnePublished On: Tue Nov 03 2026
Description: The September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the BLS is out, and things in this labor market are mostly unchanged, although quits were up a bit. Still, economists are clear: Now is not the time to leave your job without another one lined up. Also in this episode: That stiff labor market may be hampering productivity, warehousing costs are up as retailers scramble for the holidays, and pro baseball faces a lockout in 2027.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:What continued productivity growth might say about this economyQuits ticked up in September, but economists say it’s still a terrible time to leave your jobSometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of loveWhy warehouse space is getting harder and more expensive to come byCompanies invest big in pet food researchMLB players look to defend free labor market as owners push for a salary cap
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