Reading labour market indicators

Check an indicator’s definition, coverage and reference date before interpreting the number.

Purpose

Use this guide to structure reading labour market indicators and document the decision basis and intended outcome.

Working steps

1. Check an indicator’s definition, coverage and reference date before interpreting the number.
2. Assign an implementation owner, reviewer and due date, and collect relevant evidence before selecting an action.
3. Test the action at a suitable scale and record the result, differences and matters requiring review.
4. Obtain approval from the authorised owner, review implementation on the agreed date and retain the rationale for amendments.

Review checklist

Further reading

ILOSTAT — labour statistics ↗External reference for data and definitions; this unit contains no preloaded market figures.