New Interactive Tool Illustrates Stark Differences in NEET Rates Across the Country
A new digital tool shows young people facing multiple forms of disadvantage are shown to be 171% more likely to be not in education, employment or training (NEET)…
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Half of those Planning a Move in 2026 do not Feel Confident Spotting a Job Scam
In 2026 the job market feels uncertain for many people entering the workforce. The UK unemployment rate has risen to a near five-year high. At…
Weston College Jobcentre Takeover Day Goes National! Inspiring Thousands Across the Country
What began four years ago as a bold idea at Weston College has now spread across the county: the Jobcentre Takeover Day, part of Association…
August ONS: NEETs Rise to 948k, But Female Inactivity Increases
New ONS data published this morning reveals that the number of young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) has risen again. The total…
August ONS: Unemployment Rises to 4.7% as Wage Growth Slows to 4.6%
UK labour market data for June and July 2025 reveal critical shifts that demand immediate strategic attention from sector leaders. While employment rates edge higher,…
ONS Labour Market Overview June 2025. Vacancies Now 59,000 Below Pre-Pandemic Levels!
The latest ONS Labour Market Overview has been released today (Tuesday 10th June 2025). Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 55,000 (0.2%)…
ONS Labour Market Data, May 25. Is the UK Labour Market at a Crossroads?
The May 2025 ONS Labour market overview for the UK was released today. Employment Rates The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64…
Labour Market Overview: Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.3%
Latest Data Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 9,000 (0.0%) between August and September 2024, but rose by 136,000 (0.4%) between September…
April 2024 ONS Labour Market – A Record High of People Economically Inactive – Sector Response
2.8 million people are economically inactive due to long-term sickness, a record high. Main points Payrolled employees in the UK fell by 18,000 (0.1%) between…
Charting the Future – Canada’s Economy and the Role of Employability Services in Job Market Transformation
This article discusses Canada’s economy and the role of employability services in addressing job market challenges and laying the groundwork for long-term economic resilience amidst…