Figure 16. Composition of total separations, 2007–09 recession and 2016
Type of separation Percent distribution
2007–09 2016

Total

 100.0 100.0

Quits

 48.9 59.7

Layoffs and discharges

 44.3 33.0

Other separations

 6.8 7.3

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.