Job Openings in U.S. Increase in November

Job openings ticked up in November as hiring expanded, signaling steady growth in U.S. employment, a Labor Department report showed Tuesday.

The results are in line with December employment figures released last week, which showed payrolls are rising, albeit at a slower clip as the pool of available and qualified workers shrinks. The tight labor market, underscored by elevated job listings and limited headcount reductions, shows conditions are firming for a more sustained pickup in wages.