All methodology

The strengths and weaknesses of the main data sources we use to produce the labour market figures, including the advantages of new administrative data sources and limitations of some of our published figures.

Quality and methodology information for weekly and monthly indicators of potential redundancies, using HR1 forms from The Insolvency Service. Experimental Statistics.

Quality and methodology information for quality-adjusted labour input (QALI), detailing the strengths and limitations of the data, methods used and data uses and users.

During normal operation, Labour Force Survey (LFS) person-weighted datasets use a roll-forward imputation. This article discusses an alternative imputation method that might better cope with the unprecedented labour market circumstances brought about in the pandemic and highlights the impact on main labour market estimates.

The Labour Force Survey National Statistics Quality Review was published in February 2014. This article provides an update on progress against the recommendations.

New population weights using PAYE Real-Time Information data to allow for changes to Labour Force Survey (LFS) collection methods, and changes to population movements in 2020. To be applied to LFS results from July 2021.

This article lists the changes to labour market outputs as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Technical design of the Labour Market Survey attrition test, detailing the survey design and data collection methodology. Includes response results from experimental tests that formed part of the survey design.

Details on the characteristic profile of the responding sample to the Labour Market Survey Attrition Test – providing evidence on the socio-demographic profile of respondents across three subsequent waves using an online approach to data collection.

Incentives are used to aid survey response rates. This paper explores the effect of face to face interviewers on the efficacy of incentives.