Extract: Retrenchment and Re-entry into Employment 2018

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Feature: Retrenchment and Re-entry into Employment 2018

This feature provides analysis on those retrenched and their re-entry into employment. It looks at trends across industry and demographics, and the reasons for retrenchment.

Key findings: Key findings: Along with improvements in the labour market, the number of retrenchments continued to decline in 2018 and was lowest since 2011. Business restructuring and re-organisation remained the top reason for retrenchments in 2018. The rate of re-entry into employment declined in 2018.