This article compares 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.

Methodology

  • Comparison of labour market data sources

    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.

Changes to this release date

  • Previous date:
    15 December 2020 09:30
    Reason for change:
    Following some late feedback that we’d like to review, the publication date was changed to allow for changes and further quality assurance to be made.
  • Previous date:
    23 November 2020 09:30
    Reason for change:
    Following some late feedback that we’d like to review, we’ve decided to delay publication of the reconciliation article.