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Labour market resilience in the face of an aging population The Canadian workforce is aging. As more mature workers exit, the economy is at risk of labour and skills shortages. Read this Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) | Conseil de l'information sur le marché du travail (CIMT) article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWHHH3ki #workforce #skillsshortages #economy #canadianeconomy #labourmarket #lmic

𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: Labour Force Survey Quarter 2 2024 PUBLISHED 22 AUGUST 2024 ❱ The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a continuous nationwide survey of households in Ireland, primarily designed to produce quarterly labour force estimates that include the official measures of employment and unemployment in the state in accordance with International Labour Organisation (ILO) concepts and definitions. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: ❱ In Employment: Persons who worked in the week before the survey for one hour or more for payment or profit, including work on the family farm or business and all persons who had a job but were not at work because of illness, holidays etc. in the week. It should be noted that as per Eurostat’s operational implementation, the upper age limit for classifying a person as employed is 89 years. ❱ Unemployed: Persons who, in the week before the survey, were without work and available for work within the next two weeks, and had taken specific steps, in the preceding four weeks, to find work. It should be noted that as per Eurostat’s operational implementation, the upper age limit for classifying a person as unemployed is 74 years. ❱ The labour force comprises persons employed plus unemployed and based on Eurostat’s operational implementation is limited to those aged 15-89 years. * To view the survey key findings: see the attached image 💻 Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/dcjxVAi3 💻 View the infographic: https://lnkd.in/dT2FWVdq 💻 View the background notes: https://lnkd.in/dxDApdQZ 💻 Browse other CSO statistical releases by theme: https://lnkd.in/dkTSzWRu --------- 𝗖𝗦𝗢: Trusted for 75 years and counting. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 You can trust us to provide independent and objective insights that contribute to a better and more informed future for us all. Learn more 💻: https://lnkd.in/eXtpwHdp 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 | 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 #CSO #CSOIreland #CSOCountOnUs #TrustCSO #CSO75years #IrelandJobs #LabourMarketTrends #IrishEmployment www.cso.ie

The ILO’s Pacific Employment and Social Monitor was released this week, which is our first ILO publication on labour market trends in the Pacific. The Pacific region does deserve specific attention, given its unique situation and challenges. How is the labour market in the Pacific evolving while economic recovery is slowing down? What are the wage levels in the region? How many are in informal employment? What about persons with disabilities? Does youth unemployment remain a concern? Check out our report to find answers to these and other questions. Great thanks to Jaap van Hierden, Honourable Kessy Sawang and other eminent speakers for joining us at the launch of the report earlier this week during the Pacific High-Level Tripartite Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy in Suva, Fiji. https://lnkd.in/g2mxRtzH ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Steve Needham Peter Blümel Noah Patrick Kouback Angelica Neville Richard Horne Anna Olsen Ken Chamuva Shawa Mohammad Avi Hossain #decentwork #pacific #ilo #pifs

In April 2024, Australian ‘real’ unemployment increased 177,000 to 1,535,000 (up 1% to 9.7% of the workforce) despite overall employment remaining near its all-time high at over 14.2 million. In addition to the increase in unemployment, there was also a slight increase in under-employment, up 18,000 to 1,594,000. These combined increases mean a massive 3.13 million Australians (19.8% of the workforce, up 1%) were unemployed or under-employed in April – the highest level of total labour under-utilisation for over three years since October 2020 (3.15 million) during the early months of the pandemic. #AustralianEmployment #UnderEmployment #LabourUtilisation Read More: https://ow.ly/aA9450RFjOy

How should we conceptualise poor-quality #Employment, beyond low wages? There are many employment conditions beyond wages that can negatively affect the wellbeing of workers, from insecure contracts to unpredictable working hours. These different factors can be hard to fully separate and often compound each other. On LSE European Politics and Policy, Kirsten Sehnbruch, Mauricio Apablaza and James Foster (LSE International Inequalities Institute) examine what constitutes poor-quality employment and propose a multidimensional model to better understand deprivation in #LabourMarkets.

Employment and wage disparities between rural and urban areas This study uses household survey data from 58 countries around the world to compare the labour market outcomes of rural and urban workers, taking into account the specific socio-demographic characteristics of rural populations. It also provides an overview of the legal frameworks that can be used to address rural-urban employment and wage disparities. Statistical evidence from 58 countries shows that although people in rural areas are more likely to be in employment than those in urban ones, they also tend to have jobs that can put them at risk of experiencing inadequate labour protection as well as low pay. In particular, rural workers are paid, on average, 24 per cent less than their urban counterparts on an hourly basis, and only half of this gap can be explained by rural–urban discrepancies in education, job experience and occupational category. Developing countries exhibit a relatively wider gap, with the unexplained part also being larger. Furthermore, in many countries, certain groups of rural workers are at greater disadvantage, such as women, who, on average, appear to earn less than men in rural areas. However, institutional and regulatory frameworks, notably those that set minimum wages or seek to promote equal opportunities, can help to reduce labour market-related inequalities across the rural–urban divide. Livelihood disparities between rural and urban areas have been observed worldwide. Globally, the poverty rate in rural areas is estimated at 17.2 per cent, which is more than three times the rate in urban areas (5.3 per cent) (UN 2019). This means that around 79 per cent of the world’s poor live in rural areas. These disparities between rural and urban areas stem to some extent from differences in labour market outcomes. More specifically, combinations of various outcomes in terms of employment and labour incomes could explain in part the relative disadvantage faced by people living outside cities. Existing evidence shows, for instance, that while urban and rural employment rates are usually quite similar in high-income countries, people in rural areas in poorer countries have a stronger tendency to participate in employment, as the lack of social protection or financial support may prompt them to take up any available job regardless of its quality (ILO 2020a). International Labour Organization #FutureofWork #PayGap #SocialJustice #PayEquality #GenderEquality ............................................................................................... Phila Dyasi is a Strategist, Consultant and Marketer, with specialization and expertise in media, communication and information management. Driving visibility of projects and activities as lead, collaborator, or partner on projects. He holds a Bachelor's degree holder in Media, Communications and Culture studies. Founder & Strategy Director of NUBLACCSOUL Professional Business and Consulting Services.

RBC reports: We expect Canada’s labour force participation rate will drop by more than 2% over the next decade to 63.3% in 2035. That is the lowest level since late 1970s. Against that backdrop, rising participation among immigrants – as they are set to take up an increasingly larger share of a shrinking labour force – will continue to help mitigate those challenges facing the economy #ontario #jobs https://lnkd.in/gJWCYkVa

Understanding the quality of employment among Indigenous workers can help identify disparities, bridge knowledge gaps and inform policies aimed at promoting equity in the labour force. Using 12 months of data from the Labour Force Survey for 2022, our latest study explores several indicators of quality of employment among First Nations people living off reserve and Métis, including income, access to managerial positions and involuntary part-time work, among others: https://lnkd.in/eNtksxTB. Here are a few highlights: • First Nations people ($28.78) and Métis ($30.38) earned significantly less per hour than non-Indigenous people ($32.58). • First Nations people (5.8%) and Métis (7.6%) were less likely to be in managerial positions compared with non-Indigenous people (9.4%). • Involuntary part-time work was more prevalent among Indigenous people (23.9%) than non-Indigenous people (18.6%). #LabourMarket #LabourForce

New Labour Market stats released this morning show that employment rates are down and economic inactivity is up among older workers compared to a year ago. https://lnkd.in/e3kJ45yi The employment rate for 50-64s in March to May this year has fallen from 70.8 to 70.6% compared to the same period a year ago. Economic inactivity has risen from 27% to 27.6%. On the plus side, the size of the 65+ labour market has grown since a year ago, largely because the size of this age-group is growing rapidly. The employment rate for the 65+ age group has stayed the same at 11.5% but the number of economically active has grown by 37,000. As detailed in yesterday's King's Speech, one of the new government's key missions is to raise economic growth. But a sluggish labour market makes that prospect much more difficult. At Ageing Better, we are calling for improved performance, increased investment and tailored employment support for people 50-66, new opportunities for people to upskill, reskill and develop in their 50s and 60s and a strengthening of carer’s leave to help increase the employment rates of older workers. 

‼ Labour Force figures for Australia ‼ - Unemployment rate remained at 4.1%. - Participation rate increased to 67.2%. - Employment increased to 14,514,300. - Employment to population ratio remained at 64.4%. - Underemployment rate remained at 6.4%. - Monthly hours worked increased to 1,965 million. 💡 What does this mean? 💡 From an economic perspective, Australia’s labour force figures suggest stability in employment with signs of growing engagement in the workforce.   The unemployment rate holding at 4.1% indicates that the job market remains relatively tight, meaning there is not a significant rise in joblessness. However, the increase in the participation rate to 67.2% shows that more people are entering the workforce, either seeking jobs or already employed.   This could indicate optimism about the job market, potentially leading to greater economic activity and consumer spending.   The rise in employment to 14.5 million and the increase in monthly hours worked to 1,965 million suggest a growing demand for labour, which is a positive sign for economic productivity.   The steady employment-to-population ratio at 64.4% means the proportion of people with jobs relative to the overall population is stable, and the unchanged underemployment rate of 6.4% highlights that while many people are employed, a portion of them are still looking for additional hours.   Overall, these figures suggest a resilient labour market supporting economic growth, though the underemployment rate hints at some slack in fully utilizing available labour. #sundstromrecruitment #healthandsafety #HSEQ #labourfigures