Eight out of ten East Midlands 16–64 year-olds are now economically active, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics.
East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “Getting more people back into the workforce after being out of the market due to factors like long term sickness or not actively having sought work is encouraging. With unemployment holding at 5.6% in the East Midlands, the need for the government to prioritise skills reform, one of the key asks of our Manifesto for Growth is something I’d underline. Employers need candidates who are the right fit and getting the skills matched with the role’s requirements is needed.”
