Federal labor statistics show that nearly 2 million workers resigned from their jobs in April, while 1.75 million were laid off the same month. The Christian Science Monitor says it’s a sign of economic recovery when resignations begin to outnumber layoffs because it shows workers feel confidence in their ability to find new work.

Federal labor statistics show that nearly 2 million workers resigned from their jobs in April, while 1.75 million were laid off the same month. The Christian Science Monitor says it’s a sign of economic recovery when resignations begin to outnumber layoffs because it shows workers feel confidence in their ability to find new work.