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The expansion of the tertiary sector influences employment in several ways, both positive and negative.
| Consequence | Impact on Employment |
|---|---|
| Job creation in services | Higher demand for customer‑facing roles, professional services, and ICT positions, often leading to overall employment growth. |
| Skill polarization | Growth in high‑skill, high‑pay service jobs and low‑skill, low‑pay jobs, with a hollowing out of middle‑skill occupations. |
| Geographic concentration | Service jobs cluster in urban centres, increasing regional disparities and commuting pressures. |
| Job security and contracts | Rise in part‑time, zero‑hour and gig‑economy contracts, reducing job security for many workers. |
Overall, while the tertiary sector can boost employment numbers and foster a knowledge‑based economy, it also creates challenges related to skill mismatches, regional inequality, and employment quality.