Every quarter, we survey a representative sample of over 2,000 UK employers, asking them how they anticipate employment changes in their location over the next three months. This infographic highlights the key takeaways from the Q4 2016 report, including a regional heat map of jobs outlook.

Click here to download the pdf.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.

For all the data, download the full Manpower Employment Outlook Survey report.