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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
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Employment Trends Report October 2024
Mixed signals. While the number of vacancies and unemployment numbers are starting to decline, economic inactivity remains high.
Oct 16, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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 August 2024
Mixed signals while the number of vacancies and unemployment numbers are starting to decline, economic inactivity remains high.
Aug 14, 2024
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Employment Trends Report 2024
Jul 25, 2024
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Employment Trends Report July 2024
Jul 19, 2024
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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