Understanding the economy and labour market
Learn how an understanding of the macro-economic context can inform HR practice
Learn how an understanding of the macro-economic context can inform HR practice
The economic context affects how organisations recruit, retain and develop their people. There is a wealth of data out there, but making sense of where to look can be a challenge. This factsheet will help.
This factsheet was last updated by Jon Boys: Labour Market Economist, CIPD
Jon is an experienced labour market analyst with expertise in pay and conditions, education and skills, and productivity. Jon primarily uses quantitative techniques to uncover insights in labour market data, and regularly contributes commentary and analysis of economic issues on the world of work to online, print and TV media.
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