How may a labour market for one class of employees, say, computer programmers differ from that, say, of nurses. Employers and job seekers and job holders. Of course, the families and dependents of those entering and obtaining employment, are interested parties.
Clients are primary actors in the labour market - but there are other significant actors.
If we are looking at a particular labour market say for new car delivery people, then we need to move from the micro to the macro and comprehend relationships between this segment, other segments and wider labour market systems. For example we have seen changes in labour market conditions in western Europe and North America since 1945 e.g. increased employment activity amongst women. Employers and employees increasingly view and experience work in terms of shorter-term employment and career variations. Some intervene substantially to regulate their labour market whilst others seek deregulation. We need to consider the history of state controlled economies where government systems have determined which job an individual is assigned to.