The forecast for the office equipment sector in the UK predicts a continuous decline in employment from 2024 to 2028. Starting with 2.51 thousand employees in 2024, the figures consistently drop, culminating at 1.67 thousand by 2028. When compared to 2023, this trend indicates a significant and persistent decrease in workforce requirements, reflecting a year-on-year decrease, with this set to continue with a five-year CAGR depicting an average annual decline.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements automating more roles, shifting the emphasis from manual to technical skills. Additionally, the growing shift to digital workspaces may further reduce the need for traditional office equipment roles.
