Measuring labour productivity: our new approach
Measuring labour productivity: our new approach
Today the ONS has published a research paper setting out an improved approach to estimating labour productivity that uses the…
Building a clearer picture of the labour market by integrating survey and administrative data
Understanding what is happening in the labour market has become more challenging as different data sources have provided different signals about how the labour market is evolving. Today we are publishing early findings from research, which explores whether Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) administrative data can help us better understand potential non-response bias in the Labour Force Survey (LFS). The findings provide important new evidence, but further work is needed before we can assess whether and how these methods should be used in official statistics.
Read more on Building a clearer picture of the labour market by integrating survey and administrative dataTwo years on: how death certification reform is shaping mortality data
It’s more than two years since death certification underwent a major reform. In this blog, David Mais reviews what impact these changes have had on our mortality statistics.
Read more on Two years on: how death certification reform is shaping mortality dataLocal Lessons in Decision Making
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is known for revealing the trends shaping the UK. But what happens when the answers you need are closer to home? Arianne Clark from ONS Local answers.
Read more on Local Lessons in Decision MakingMaking children’s voices count: a new approach to the crime survey
Ensuring children’s voices are represented in our statistics is essential for building a better understanding of their lives and the risks they face. The Children’s Crime Survey for England and Wales has moved online following falling response rates to the previous face-to-face survey. Caroline Youell explains how redesigning the survey and moving it online has improved participation and provided better insight into young people’s experiences and perceptions of safety both online and in their daily life.
Read more on Making children’s voices count: a new approach to the crime surveyBuilding the digital backbone behind the UK’s statistics
Secure technology and data products are the foundations upon which the ONS delivers modern statistics. One month into his new role as Director General, Luke Ashton gives his early thoughts on how his Group – ONS Digital – will support the organisation through its ongoing recovery and transformation.
Read more on Building the digital backbone behind the UK’s statistics