Glossary
Employees
People who are paid a wage by an employer for the work they do, whether in permanent or temporary roles (includes those who are absent from work).
Self-employed
Those who, in their main employment, work on their own account, whether they have employees or not.
Unemployed
People who have been actively seeking work in the last four weeks and are available to start work in the next two weeks - or, have found a job and are available to start within two weeks.
Unemployment Rate
Represents the proportion of people who are looking for work out of those who are economically active.
NEET
Young people who are not in education, employment or training.