Where the jobs are in Orkney
Key Facts
- Of the 900 workplaces in Orkney in 2003, 82% employed ten or fewer people
- Conversely, there were only a small number of workplaces (2%) employing 50 or more staff, but they accounted for 30% of all employees
- The number of females in jobs increased by 21% between 1998 and 2003, while the Scottish total grew by 9%
- Business and Financial Services experienced the greatest absolute increase in employment of 200 jobs since 1998
More information on the Orkney Labour Market
The Orkney Area Profile contains more information on the Orkney Labour Market. The update contains information:
- Population
- Unemployment
- Employment
- Income
- Business start –ups
- E- Business
