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title: Janine Chidlow discusses economic inactivity in the UK | WilsonHCG
description: WilsonHCG's Janine Chidlow spoke with journalists from People Management about the economic inactivity rate of those aged 16 to 24 in the United Kingdom.
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# [Janine Chidlow discusses economic inactivity in the UK | WilsonHCG](https://www.wilsonhr.com/in-the-media/janine-chidlow-discusses-economic-inactivity-in-the-uk)

 Written by [Wilson](https://www.wilsonhr.com/in-the-media/author/wilson) | May 16, 2024 at 4:00 AM

The economic inactivity rate of those aged 16 to 24 years is a major concern in the UK, according to [Janine Chidlow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinechidlow/), managing director of WilsonHCG.

Chidlow made this comment in an interview with journalists from People Management when discussing labour market figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics.

She added:

This is especially true for STEM remits where skills shortages are rife.

You can read the full article on [People Management’s website](https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1865053/fifth-16-64-year-olds-economically-inactive-%E2%80%93-encouraged-workforce). 

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