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The changing occupational structure of employment, 1971‐95

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Wilson, Robert A. (1990) The changing occupational structure of employment, 1971‐95. International Journal of Manpower, Volume 11 (Number 2). pp. 44-53. doi:10.1108/EUM0000000000872

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Abstract

Occupational structure has changed significantly over time and further important changes are forecast by the year 1995. A substantial part of the change in occupational structure between 1971 and 1981 can be attributed to the shift in industrial structure. Despite the rising level of civilian employment in recent years, some, mainly blue‐collar occupations, continued to fall over the period 1981 to 1987. Others, however, showed significant growth (including professional, associate professional and managerial occupations), caused by both the changing occupational structure within industries and the changing industry mix. Such changes are likely to persist, bolstered by the continued expansion of the economy. The article reviews the possible extent of skill shortages in the nine main occupational groups. Shortages seem likely amongst managers and administrators, professional occupations and associate professional and technical occupations. They also appear to be persisting amongst craft and skilled manual workers despite declining levels of employment in this group. However, skill shortages seem much less likely amongst clerical and secretarial, personal and protective services, sales occupations, plant and machine operatives and other occupations.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Labor supply--Great Britain, Men--Employment--Great Britain, Employment forecasting--Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title: International Journal of Manpower
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN: 0143-7720
Official Date: 1990
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1990Published
Volume: Volume 11
Number: Number 2
Number of Pages: 10
Page Range: pp. 44-53
DOI: 10.1108/EUM0000000000872
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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