**The big picture:** Dallas-Fort Worth job growth cooled to 1.0% year-over-year in August 2026, adding 43,100 jobs, with over half concentrated in Professional and Business Services. **Why it matters:** Despite the overall slowdown, the robust demand for office-based roles in the DFW metroplex indicates continued competition for talent in key administrative, accounting, and executive functions. **Between the lines:** - Professional and Business Services added 24,700 jobs, accelerating even as overall growth slowed. - Financial Activities and Information sectors experienced job losses. - Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine is growing nearly twice as fast as Dallas-Plano-Irving. **Staffing & HR impact:** Staffing firms will find continued high demand and competition for office-based talent, particularly in Professional and Business Services, while financial sector roles may see increased candidate availability. Recruiters should note the faster growth and tighter market in Fort Worth. **The bottom line:** DFW's labor market is moderating, but strategic talent acquisition in office-centric roles remains critical for businesses in the region.