Business
Employment services, 2025
In 2025, operating revenues in the employment services industry group fell 1.3% to $23.9 billion. This was the second consecutive period in which revenues declined in the industry group, reflecting continued softness in labour market conditions, driven by lower job vacancy rates and a continued deceleration in populati
THE UPDATE
What the release covers
In 2025, operating revenues in the employment services industry group fell 1.3% to $23.9 billion. This was the second consecutive period in which revenues declined in the industry group, reflecting continued softness in labour market conditions, driven by lower job vacancy rates and a continued deceleration in populati
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- Compare the period and industry in the release with your business.
- Check your current management accounts and cash-flow forecast.
- Discuss a specific decision rather than treating an average as a target.