Why are job postings in Charlotte seeing significant shifts heading into 2025?

– The strong hiring momentum across various traditionally office-based industries in Charlotte signals a positive outlook for demand in conventional office spaces—especially in central business districts (CBDs), where a rebound in leasing activity seems increasingly probable.

– The 34.2% year-over-year decline in job postings for the media, PR, telecom, and entertainment sectors is likely driven by several factors, including the decision by Wray Ward, one of Charlotte's largest marketing agencies, to lay off 14% of its workforce in December 2023, following an 11% reduction earlier in the year.

– Total job postings from May 2024 to May 2025 reached 141,871, marking a 21.6% year-over-year increase compared to 116,703 postings in the prior period (May 2023 to May 2024). This sharp uptick highlights a broad rebound in labor demand across key industries.