A June 2021 study investigated the types of jobs lost within the museum industry of the United Kingdom following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At least 25 museums reported redundancies in jobs related to learning and engagement, whereas 24 museums confirmed redundancies in the front of house and visitor operations department. In contrast, the least affected departments were digital & IT and finance, with only three museums declaring redundancies for these types of jobs.
Number of museums reporting job losses in the United Kingdom (UK) between April 2020 and March 2021, by type of job
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Museums Association. (June 22, 2021). Number of museums reporting job losses in the United Kingdom (UK) between April 2020 and March 2021, by type of job [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1271240/museums-reporting-job-losses-by-type-uk/
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