LABOUR INPUTS
There have been two notable periods of decline in the number of hours worked in the industry during the 1990s (figure 12.2). These coincide with restructuring among larger firms in the industry that occurred immediately prior to the major stages of deregulation in 1992 and 1997 (PC 2001). A third period of decline in the early 2000s coincides with a period of consolidation and a small number of high profile failures in the market, with the majority of the falls in employment among elementary sales, service and clerical positions and transport workers.
The structural shifts in this industry, such as the changing output composition and the declining income share of postal & courier services, have had a significant impact on labour force composition. Overall this industry has seen a move away from elementary sales & clerical staff and labourers towards a higher proportion of managers, advanced clerical staff and professionals.
Print Page
Print All