Once businesses reopen, rehiring for these jobs may be relatively fast if not hampered by high search costs and skills mismatches. The temporary nature of the layoffs coupled with supportive government programs should also make it easier for workers to find new jobs or return to the jobs they had.
-5-  Chart 3:  Industries most affected by COVID-19 have higher job turnover 2019 share of employed by job tenure, annual data  Accommodation and food Business and support Wholesale and retail Information, culture and recreation Construction All industries  1–3 months  Professional, scientific and technical Other services  4–6 months  Transportation  7–12 months  Forestry, fishing and mining, oil and gas Manufacturing Agriculture Health care Education Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing Public administration Utilities 0  5  10  15  20  25  30  35  40 %  Note: The shares represent the proportion of workers with a given job tenure as a share of employment in an industry.