Methodology related to people in work

  • Small Area Income Estimates: Plans for future production and development

    Methodology | Released on 11 July 2016

    This document supports our work to meet requirement 1 of the assessment report which is split into the following two parts: develop and publish an integrated engagement strategy, and publish development plans for the small area estimation of income
  • Revisions to workforce jobs

    Methodology | Released on 15 June 2016

  • Measuring disability in the Labour Force Survey

    Methodology | Released on 14 March 2016

    The aim of this report is to provide insight into how the Labour Force Survey (LFS) questionnaire changes, and how is has altered disability reporting behaviours on the LFS. It will provide users with enough understanding to accurately interpret analysis over time and be able to attach relevant footnotes.

    Keywords: labour market, LFS, Labour force survey, AWE, average weekly earnings, articles, employment, unemployment, jobs

  • Subnational labour market

    Methodology | Released on 5 February 2016

    Information about Labour Market Statistics, employment, unemployment and claimant count for small areas including regions, published in the Regional Labour Market Statistical Bulletin.

    Keywords: labour market, employment, unemployment, jobs, subnational labour, regional labour market, small areas, local labour market

  • Standard occupational classification (SOC 2000) backcasting

    Methodology | Released on 5 February 2016

    Overview of the process used to introduce Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2000 to replace SOC90.

    Keywords: backcasting, standard occupational classification, labour force survey, SOC, LFS

  • Standard occupational classification (SOC 2000) and NS-SEC on the labour force survey

    Methodology | Released on 5 February 2016

    The first time use of Standard Industrial Classification (SOC) 2000 and NS-SEC in the Labour Force Survey (LFS).

    Keywords: Labour force survey, LFS, standard occupational classification, SOC, jobs, employment, job classifications, types of jobs

  • Low Pay methodology and guidance

    Methodology | Released on 4 February 2016

  • Labour Force Survey quality measures

    Methodology | Released on 4 February 2016

  • Labour Market articles and reports

    Methodology | Released on 4 February 2016

    Various articles and reports about topics of interest affecting Labour Market Statistics.

    Keywords: labour market, LFS, Labour force survey, AWE, average weekly earnings, articles, employment, unemployment, jobs

  • Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES)

    Methodology | Released on 4 February 2016

    The Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) is the official source of employee and employment estimates by detailed geography and industry.

    Keywords: hours, earnings, pay, labour market, surveys, Business Register and Employment Survey, BRES, industries, occupations