On this page, you’ll find up-to-date information on the labour market - focusing on the latest recruitment statistics and labour market trends.
About labour market information
Labour market information (LMI) can help you to understand what is happening in the wider economic environment and the trends in employment. Graduate labour market information specifically focuses on graduate destinations, after leaving university, and predictions for what will happen in the labour market in the future. This is crucial in today’s rapidly changing environment, where new industries are being created, and the jobs of the future are yet to exist.
Labour market information can help you to:
- Understand the labour market locally, nationally, and internationally,
- Find out which sectors are thriving and declining
- Identify opportunities for employment in current and predicted growth sectors.
- Discover the skills that are in demand and that you’ll need to gain future employment
- Show employers that you have an understanding of the industry/sector in which they operate in
This information can help you to explore your career options and make informed decisions about your future career.
You should aim to get labour market information from a broad range of reliable, trustworthy, and up-to-date sources.
Below, you’ll find links to resources which will help you to discover the labour market, locally, nationally and internationally:
Quick insights
Check out these sites for up-to-date labour market information:
The latest graduate labour market statistics and trends for the United Kingdom
Search for labour market information by location, role, sector, or required skills and find the role that’s perfect for you.
Local labour market information
The South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey captures a regular snapshot of business sentiment on the local economy and business matters.
Keep up-to-date with the latest business news and developments in the Yorkshire region.
UK labour market
Up-to-date estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK.
Quarterly updates on UK employment indicators, forward-looking labour market data, and analysis on employers’ recruitment, redundancy and pay intentions.
Gain an insight into what graduates in your field of study typically go on to do and earn after graduation. You may also want to look at the '', providing in-depth sector-based analysis.
Global labour market
The ILO’s flagship report looks into the top global labour market trends and insights for 2022.
Incorporating the most recent labour market information available, this research sets out the youth labour market situation around the world, giving detailed analyses of trends and issues facing young people in the labour market.
A look into trends and issues in the global market, as well as insights into geopolitical and global trade throughout the year.
