Report: ​Labour Market, First Quarter 2015

This quarterly release analyses the labour market situation. Topics covered include unemployment, employment, redundancy, re-entry into employment, job vacancy, labour turnover and hours worked.

Key findings:The labour market remained tight in the first quarter of 2015, as the unemployment rate trended lower amid fewer redundancies, and job openings continued to outnumber job seekers. Overall employment contracted in the first quarter of 2015, reflecting seasonal declines and sharper moderation in sectors with less favourable business conditions.

For more key findings, please refer to the highlights of the report.