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Scope of Research and Analysis The scope of research and analysis covered two major components: 1. Industry Outlook and Trends a) Economic size, number of players and geographical spread within the industry, including their dispersal into sub-sectors. b) Recent trends, patterns and highlights in the business of the sector and the sub-sectors c) Prospects of the industry and the sub-sectors d) Major factors and drivers affecting the industry outlook e) Initiatives that industry players are pursuing to foment and sustain growth in the industry 2. Workforce Issues a) Profile of the current and future workforce of the sector (including socio economic characteristics, e.g. gender, age-group, etc.) b) Jobs created, vacancy rates, hard-to-fill positions and future job creation c) Hours worked and part-time work d) Minimum qualification / education requirements for the workforce e) Salaries of the workforce f) Future skills requirements of the sector g) Workforce challenges faced by the sector and sub-sectors h) List of occupations in demand, if possible matched to qualifications, and identification of those which should be in the Critical Occupational List (COL) i) Involvement by industry in professionals’ training and upskilling programs and their relationship with educational and TVET entities j) Interaction with educational and training providers where potential professionals may be sourced for employment in the sector and sub-sectors k) List of courses or training packages with respective providers and associated fees l) Recommendations on meeting any current and potential worker shortages, skills gaps and skills enhancement within the sector and sub-sector workforce m) Current and recommended initiatives to attract, develop and retain staff Environmental Scan – Professional Services Activities 15