ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey, released on September 9, 2025, indicated that global employers are continuing a careful approach to hiring in Q4. The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) stands at 23%, down one point from Q3 and two points year-over-year.
The survey, which included over 40,000 employers across 42 countries, found that 45% plan to maintain current workforce levels, the highest since early 2022. While 38% plan to add staff, 15% expect reductions, with business expansion driving 39% of hiring and technological advancement accounting for 24%.
Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chair & CEO, noted underlying stability with cautious outlooks in many labor markets, as employers prioritize retaining skilled workers and targeted hiring for specialized skills. The global talent shortage eased slightly from a record-high of 77% in 2023 to 74% in 2025, and economic uncertainty as a reason for staff reductions decreased from 35% in Q2 2025 to 33%.
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