Labor market in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis: Easy decline for unemployed!

Labor market in the Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis: Easy decline for unemployed!

In the Ennepe-Ruhr district, continuity is emerging in the decline in unemployment, although the spring revival was weaker than hoped. radioenneperuhr.de reports that the unemployment figures in April 147 to 12,651. This represents the third decline since the beginning of the year. The unemployment rate dropped 0.1 points to 7.2 percent.

The growth of employment remains behind the expectations. Compared to the previous month, the decline in unemployment was less than in March, despite a stronger decrease in the younger unemployed under 25. This age group recorded significant relief, while the numbers for the over 50s are less optimistic.

regional differences and challenges

The Hagen Employment Agency documents in its current report that in April the number of unemployed in the Ennepe-Ruhr district rose by 38 people, or 0.3 percent, to 12,360. However, 390 unemployed people are registered compared to the previous year, which corresponds to a decline of 6.9 percent. The boss of the agency, Katja Heck, was concerned that the spring revival was largely missing.

A remarkable trend shows itself in the figures of the social security employees who have dropped by 1,750 to just under 110,500 - a decrease of 1.6 percent. In the nationwide comparison, the Ennepe-Ruhr district is the bottom of the employment situation. The increase in long-term unemployment is particularly striking, which has increased by 94 cases to 5,365, which is 13.6 percent more than in the previous year.

vacancies and future developments

In April, 317 jobs were reported, which is an increase of 10 or 3.3 percent compared to the previous month. This increase speaks for a certain demand in various industries, especially in the areas of freelance employers, processing businesses and personnel service providers. Nevertheless, the total number of open spots is declining with 1,818 compared to the previous year.

The factors that influence the labor market situation in the Ennepe-Ruhr district are diverse. While in some cities such as Herdecke and Ennepetal, declines of unemployment are recorded, other places such as Witten and Breckerfeld experience an increase. This imbalance could be due to different economic conditions in the respective cities. In addition, a new wave of short-time ads for around 250 employees was registered in April.

The overall economic situation on the labor market shows only weak progress, and the expectations of a stronger spring revival must be reconsidered. Arbeitsagentur reports that have a comprehensive analysis of developments enable.