Some of it is because more people have joined (or deferred leaving) the labour force over recent years as employment opportunities have improved. [2] In particular, the participation rates of older workers and females have increased notably in recent years. Where Has the Jobs Growth Been? Employment growth has been strong over the past year.
What sectors of the economy have underpinned this strong growth? There are two ways of looking at this. First, there is the Labour Force Survey, which asks households which industry they work in. Second, there are the labour account data, which incorporate employment information from businesses. It is similar to the payrolls data in the US.