Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.7% in July
There were 26,100 more nonfarm payroll jobs year-over-year, led by the health, leisure and trade sectors. read more >
![The Cargill turkey plant that is scheduled for shutdown in northeast Springdale. About 1,000 jobs will be lost on Aug. 1. [Michael Woods]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250519_Cargill_008_opt-e1748227393156-300x194.jpg)
Springdale’s Cargill Closure Marks Largest Layoff in City History
Cargill will shut down its Springdale turkey plant on Aug. 1, cutting 1,000 jobs, but local leaders, state officials, and Cargill are working to help affected workers find new employment in northwest Arkansas’ strong job market.
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State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in December
Compared to December 2023, there were 34,626 more people employed in the state. read more >
State Jobless Rate Remains at 3.3% in October
Compared to October 2023, there were 32,806 more people employed in the state. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in September
There was year-over-year growth in construction, government and private education and health services, among other sectors. read more >
Gen Z and Reality: Young Employees Confront Stereotypes in the Workplace
Gen Z employees will outnumber baby boomers in the American workforce by next year as retirements step up, and organizations face the challenge of harnessing young workers’ skills — or else. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.3% in July
The civilian labor force and employment remained at record-high levels for the fifth consecutive month. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.4% in May
The civilian labor force and the number of employed both remained at record highs. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.1%
Arkansas' unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point from September to settle at 3.1% in October, according to a report Friday from the state Division of Workforce Services. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.9%
The rate has moved up the past two months after falling to a record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 2.7%
It's the first increase since October. Meanwhile, Arkansas’ labor force participation rate was unchanged. read more >
Restaurant Wages Up 21%
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services shows wages have grown almost 21% since the pandemic. read more >
Restaurant Employment Surges in Arkansas
Employment in the restaurant industry in Arkansas has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 2.6% in July
The greatest annual growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, private education and health services. read more >
Tyson Foods Reports Q3 Loss, Will Close Plant in North Little Rock, 3 Others
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale reports a loss of $417 million in its fiscal third quarter. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.6%, Another Record Low
It was the ninth consecutive month of employment gains in Arkansas. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Falls to New Low of 2.7%
It was the eighth consecutive month of employment gains in the state. read more >
State Unemployment Hits Record Low of 2.8%
The labor force rose by 2,945 from March to April, increasing for the seventh straight month. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Falls to 3%
Arkansas' unemployment rate declined to 3% in March from 3.2% in February, according to the state Division of Workforce Services. read more >
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