A report released on Thursday indicated that last year, job postings by employers in the USA hit the lowest level since 2015, confirming the sharp slowdown in employment growth during this period. Consulting firm Challenger Gray reported that USA companies announced 769,953 job openings last year, a decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Job postings in December fell from 11,621 in November to 7,999. 'The slowdown in hiring reflects the ongoing uncertainty in the economic situation and employers' cautious attitude towards expansion,' said the company's Senior Vice President Andrew Challenger. 'Most employers expect the upcoming government to bring more uncertainty, leading to a slowdown in hiring speed.' The total number of layoffs planned last year was 761,358, the highest since the labor market was affected by the pandemic in 2020, an increase of 5.5% from 2023. The number of planned layoffs in December decreased by 33% to 38,792. The technology Industry accounted for the majority of the layoffs announced last year, followed by the Medical Care Industry.