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:

• UK graduate labour market update by Prospects Luminate 
  The latest graduate labour market statistics and trends for the United Kingdom
• Labour Market Information search on Career Centre 360
  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

• South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey results by SYMCA
  The South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey captures a regular snapshot of business sentiment on the local economy and business matters.
• Yorkshire Business News by The Business Desk
  Keep up-to-date with the latest business news and developments in the Yorkshire region.

UK labour market

• Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins by The Office for National Statistics 
  Up-to-date estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK.
• Quarterly labour market outlook by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
  Quarterly updates on UK employment indicators, forward-looking labour market data, and analysis on employers’ recruitment, redundancy and pay intentions.
• The Complete University Guide on what graduates do and earn
  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 Prospects annual report on 'What do graduates do', providing in-depth sector-based analysis.

Global labour market

• World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022 by the International Labour Organisation
  The ILO’s flagship report looks into the top global labour market trends and insights for 2022.
• Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022 by The International Labour Organisation
  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.
• Scanning the horizon: trends and issues in 2022 - Corporate Research Forum
  A look into trends and issues in the global market, as well as insights into geopolitical and global trade throughout the year.