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Employment Topic Reports

These Topic Reports are a series of in-depth reports that focus on employment in Birmingham.

Vacancy Trends March 2008
The second issues of our new publication analysing Jobcentre Plus vacanacy data. Published March 2008.

Analysis of the Annual Business Inquiry Employment figures for Birmingham
This report looks at employment trends in Birmingham between 1991 and 2005 as measured by the Annual Business Enquiry, the Annual Employment Survey and the Census of Employment. Published February 2007.

The Wages Survey 2001/02
This report provides essential quality wage data for Birmingham. The report is produced jointly by the BEIC and the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Published February 2002.

The Impact of Major Capital Projects on Employment in Construction 1998-2010
Birmingham has experienced a boom in commercial property development that is expected to continue at least until 2010. The purpose of this report is to estimate the impact of the commercial property boom on construction industry employment and the future demand for construction related occupations. Published August 2001.

Ethnic Groups in the Labour Market
This topic report was compiled to address the many requests the BEIC received on ethnic groups in the labour market. It also notes that the limitations of current ethnic group data can produce as many questions as answers. Published August 2001.

Employment, Education and Skills in Birmingham
This topic report considers the acquisition of human capital and levels of qualification and skill in Birmingham's current and future resident work force. Published June 2000.

Employment Trends in Construction
This report analyses the construction industry in Birmingham and forecasts future trends and training needs. Published May 2000.

Employment Growth Companies in Birmingham
This report explores the job generating capacity of the local economy by segmenting organisations into different categories. Published April 2000.

Social Exclusion and Employment
This report analyses social exclusion in Birmingham, focussing on barriers to employment. It draws on the results of a specially commissioned survey of unemployed and economically inactive inner city residents. Published June 2000.