Employment Report
An employment report is a document that provides information on the number of people employed in a particular area or industry. It is usually released by a government agency or other organization, such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States. The report typically includes data on the number of people employed, the number of people unemployed, and the unemployment rate. It may also include information on wages, hours worked, and other labor market indicators. The report is used to measure the health of the labor market and to inform economic policy decisions.
History of the Employment Report
The first employment report was released in the United States in 1869 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report was initially published monthly, but it was later changed to a quarterly schedule. The report has since become a key indicator of the health of the labor market and is closely watched by economists, investors, and policymakers. The report is also used to inform decisions on monetary policy, such as setting interest rates.
Comparison of Employment Reports
| Country | Frequency | Data Points |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Monthly | Employment, Unemployment, Wages |
| Canada | Monthly | Employment, Unemployment, Wages |
| United Kingdom | Quarterly | Employment, Unemployment, Wages |
| Australia | Monthly | Employment, Unemployment, Wages |
Summary
An employment report is a document that provides information on the number of people employed in a particular area or industry. It is usually released by a government agency or other organization, such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States. The report typically includes data on the number of people employed, the number of people unemployed, and the unemployment rate. It may also include information on wages, hours worked, and other labor market indicators. The report is used to measure the health of the labor market and to inform economic policy decisions. For more information about employment reports, visit the websites of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States, Statistics Canada, the Office for National Statistics in the United Kingdom, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
See Also
- Unemployment Rate
- Labor Force Participation Rate
- Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
- Average Hourly Earnings
- Average Weekly Hours
- Consumer Price Index
- Producer Price Index
- Gross Domestic Product
- Retail Sales
- Industrial Production
