• Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    Vacancies continue to decline while inactivity marginally falls

    In the period between July and September 2024, wage growth across the economy remained strong, employment and unemployment levels both increased, while vacancies and inactivity both fell. The data continues to paint a mixed picture of the labour market, with conditions cooling but limited labour pool hindering business’s ability to grow.

    Nov 12, 2024
  • Employment Trends Report October 2024
    Employment Trends Report October 2024

    Labour Market Update: Key Takeaways for Business Owners

    Oct 16, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    Employment rises and vacancies fall, as the labour market continues to soften

    In the period between June and August 2024, wage growth across the economy remained strong, the employment rate increased, and high inactivity rate persisted. This paints a mixed picture of the labour market, with conditions cooling but limited labour pool hindering business’s ability to grow.

    Oct 15, 2024
  • Employment Trends Report September 2024
    Employment Trends Report September 2024

    Mixed signals. While the number of vacancies and unemployment numbers are starting to decline, economic inactivity remains high.

    Sep 10, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    The labour market softens

    The labour market continues to send mixed signals with a continued softening of hiring intentions and vacancies, but easing pay pressures and a small decrease in long-term sickness for the fourth month in a row.

    Sep 10, 2024
  • Employment Trends Report August 2024
    Employment Trends Report August 2024

    Mixed signals while the number of vacancies and unemployment numbers are starting to decline, economic inactivity remains high.

    Aug 14, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    Unemployment Falls Marginally

    The labour market shows a gradual slowdown, with vacancies still above pre-pandemic levels, while pay rates remain high due to last year's inflation.

    Aug 14, 2024
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    Employment Trends Report 2024

    For businesses to succeed they need engaged and skilled workforces. That’s why it’s crucial that employment trends are closely monitored as the economy evolves.

    Jul 25, 2024
  • Employment Trends Report July 2024
    Employment Trends Report July 2024

    Labour Market Update for Small Business Owners

    Jul 19, 2024
  • Pages of documents showing changes in the labour market
    The labour market continues to cool

    This month's labour market figures continue to show signs of gradual cooling, with the number of vacancies still falling and unemployment rising.

    Jul 18, 2024