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What do the percentages mean?
The % of employers anticipating an increase in headcount – the % of employers expecting to decrease in headcount = Outlook Percentage
Seasonally adjusted – Seasonal adjustments are applied to research data to remove employment fluctuations that normally occur at the same time each year, such as the end of a school term or a change in season.