In Carson City, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Jobs Report, indicating that 33% of small business owners nationally reported unfilled job openings in November. This figure, which is seasonally adjusted, represents a one-point increase from October and marks the first rise since June. The proportion remains higher than the historical average of 24%.
Tray Abney, NFIB Nevada State Director, commented on the report’s findings and recent legislative developments in Nevada: “Nevada’s small business owners survived another short and ‘special’ legislative session last month. Job creators should be safe from new political proposals that increase costs and the risks of frivolous lawsuits until at least 2027. In the meantime, they will continue to struggle to find qualified applicants for open jobs.”
The NFIB Jobs Report is based on a national survey of its members—primarily businesses with one to nine employees and gross annual sales around $500,000. The data are not broken down by state.
Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, noted broader economic conditions: “The economy has continued to grow steadily despite the recent government shutdown. On Main Street, job growth continues to be constrained by a lack of qualified employees.”
Key findings from the latest report include:
– Hiring plans reached levels last seen in December 2024.
– In November, 21% of small business owners identified labor quality as their most important problem—a decrease of six points from October.
– Labor costs remained steady as a primary concern for 8% of respondents.
– Seasonally adjusted figures show that a net 26% reported raising compensation in November; this was unchanged from October.
– A net 24% plan to raise compensation over the next three months—a five-point increase from October and matching levels last observed in December 2024.
NFIB continues to advocate for small businesses across all states and provides updates on its website and social media channels.
