The Census and Statistics Department will as from January 2, 2007 conduct another round of the Quarterly Survey of Employment and Vacancies to collect data on employment and vacancies in major sectors of the economy in respect of December 2006.
This survey is conducted quarterly. The survey results are useful in serving as short-term economic indicators and providing information on the latest changes in the labour market.
This round of the survey covers about 35 000 establishments which are drawn from various sectors including the industrial sector and the services sector.
Information on the number of persons engaged and existing vacancies, together with the characteristics of job vacancies, as at December 29, 2006 will be sought from each selected establishment.
Questionnaires are being sent by mail or by fax to selected establishments.
In accordance with the Census and Statistics Ordinance, these establishments are required to complete and return the questionnaires to the Census and Statistics Department within the specified period.
Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong
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