labour market
North’s labour market shows signs of slowing as employment rate falls to two-year low
Latest Nisra data shows claimant count and economic inactivity on the rise
Rising economic inactivity total blights market report
Higher numbers of people not participating in labour market 'restricts capacity of the economy to grow'
Rate cut hopes lift on slowdown in UK wage growth
Official figures showed that average regular earnings growth eased back to 4.9% in the three months to July – the lowest level for over two years.
Wage growth eases to lowest level in more than two years – ONS
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said average regular earnings growth eased back to 4.9% in the three months to July.
Average monthly wage in north has grown by 11% in a year, official data suggests
Median monthly pay for PAYE workers stood at £2,328 in August according to HMRC
More Northern Ireland firms urged to trial four-day working week
Lisburn manufacturer says four-day week has given it a competitive edge
North’s unemployment rate at a record low with the average wage up 11%
HMRC data showed earnings from PAYE workers stood at £2,329 last month, 11.2% higher than June 2023
We must unearth hidden talent to address concerning economic inactivity rates
Increasing inactivity rates highlight need for innovative approach to recruitment by bosses
Exam season – are we producing what the economy needs?
Simply put, we have not produced enough people
Survey: Half of Northern Ireland jobseekers put off by negative job interview experiences
One-in-three professionals in the north said they were put off by unprepared interviewers