At a national level the labour market has begun to show signs of softening with vacancy levels starting to fall, although still at historically high levels and many businesses continuously struggling to recruit.
The local picture appears to differ, with worker demand levels continuing to climb to new records and the market showing signs of near full employment, indicating a challenging situation for employers across the county with long-term sickness worsening.
Pressure remains on household incomes as inflation remains persistently high, particularly for food prices and worker mobility may be affected by an unprecedented squeeze on the rental market.
It is difficult for employers to respond to these calls.
The latest labour market update also includes detailed analysis of current and future recruitment trends and occupational projections.
Read Dorset Labour Market & Skills Insights - Quarter 1 Report
Use the dashboard to explore the latest labour market developments. Should be read with the LMI during COVID-19 guidance.