Employment services

CPC v2.1 Code: 851

About employment services

cpc code 851 covers the employment services industry, which plays a crucial role in connecting job seekers with employers and facilitating the efficient functioning of labor markets. This industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including recruitment, placement, and the provision of temporary staffing solutions. As a key component of the broader service sector, employment services contribute significantly to economic growth and productivity by helping to match the right talent with the right opportunities.

Production process

The main production techniques in the employment services industry involve the screening, assessment, and placement of candidates. This typically involves a multi-step process, starting with the collection of job seeker profiles and employer requirements, followed by the identification of suitable matches. Recruiters and staffing agencies often utilize specialized software and databases to manage their candidate pools and job orders, as well as to facilitate the interview and onboarding processes.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the employment services industry include a pool of qualified job seekers, access to job postings and employer needs, and the necessary infrastructure to facilitate the matching process. This includes office space, telecommunications equipment, and information technology systems. Additionally, employment services providers often require a team of skilled recruiters, human resource professionals, and administrative staff to effectively manage their operations.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the employment services industry are the successful placement of job seekers with employers. This can take the form of permanent hires, temporary placements, or contract-based engagements. The outputs of this industry are closely linked to other codes, such as 541 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 561 Administrative and support services, and 624 Social assistance, as these sectors often rely on employment services to meet their staffing needs.

Family tree for employment services

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/85'>85: Support services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/851'>851: Employment services</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/852'>852: Investigation and security services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/853'>853: Cleaning services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/854'>854: Packaging services</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/855'>855: Travel arrangement, tour operator and related services</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/859'>859: Other support services</a>"]

    C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8511'>8511: Personnel search and referral services</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8512'>8512: Labour supply services</a>"]


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class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level3
class I level4
class J level4

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