Although job losses are slowing in the sector, layoffs this year so far stand at 90,871, more than double the total for last year – 41,515. Job losses peaked in April 2001 when 17,554 people were made redundant.
| Job Losses By Sector In September |
| Online consumer services |
39% |
| Portals |
26% |
| Technology jobs |
17% |
| Online retail |
12% |
| Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas Oct 01 |
