- The hiring blitz at bars and restaurants came to an abrupt halt in August as more Covid-19 cases and a scarcity of willing workers kept employers from adding to payrolls.
- CNBC's analysis of the August 2021 jobs report shows a loss of 42,000 jobs in food services and drinking places last month.
- Retail, which has lost jobs over several years, shed 28,500 positions in August.
- Manufacturers had a decent month with 37,000 new jobs with strong hiring at factories that produce cars and car parts.
The hiring blitz at bars, restaurants and hotels came to an abrupt halt in August as more Covid-19 cases and a scarcity of willing workers kept employers from adding to payrolls.
The broad leisure and hospitality sector, which includes restaurants and lodging, added a net of zero jobs last month. That's a remarkable stop to a sector that had jumped by an average 350,000 per month over the prior six months.
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