New data reveals hidden shifts in healthcare labour market trends

New statistical tables have been released to clarify patterns in labour market data for healthcare and social services. These tables focus on administrative mobility—changes in employee records that don’t always reflect real job moves. The data comes from the Labour Market Research Programme for Healthcare and Social Services (AZW). Administrative mobility happens when employer details shift due to company mergers, splits, or reclassifications. Employees may appear to have changed sectors even if they stay in the same job. For example, a merger forcing a single SIC code can make staff seem mobile when their work hasn’t altered.

The tables also account for changes in an employee’s primary job. If someone’s main role switches to a different industry, they may be marked as mobile—even if both positions already existed. Each cell in the table shows the share of mobility that is purely administrative, with categories ranging from 0–10% up to higher brackets.

These figures do not judge whether the changes are justified or not. Their purpose is simply to highlight where administrative updates occur. The tables act as a supplement to AZW StatLine data, offering extra context for labour market trends.

For more details on healthcare and social services employment, the full data is available at azwstatline.our website. The new tables help distinguish between real job moves and administrative updates. They provide clearer insights into labour market shifts without interpreting the reasons behind them. Researchers and policymakers can now assess mobility data with more precision.