Global Hiring Intentions Hold Steady for Q2 2025 as Employers Continue to Navigate Uncertainty
ManpowerGroup's Q2 2025 Employment Outlook Survey reveals a steady global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25% for the third consecutive quarter, showing a 3% increase year-over-year. The survey, covering 40,000 employers across 41 countries, indicates 40% plan to increase hiring, 42% maintain current levels, and 18% expect decreases or are uncertain.
Regional hiring intentions show Asia Pacific leading at 30%, followed by Americas (29%), and Europe/Middle East (20%). By country, strongest hiring plans are reported in India (43%), USA (34%), and Mexico (33%). The Information Technology sector leads with 35% outlook, followed by Financials & Real Estate (32%) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (28%).
Key drivers include company expansion (38%) for staffing increases, while economic uncertainty (35%) is cited as the primary reason for decreases. Mid-size companies (250+ employees) show the most robust hiring intentions, while larger enterprises (5,000+) maintain a more cautious 25% outlook.
Il sondaggio sulle prospettive occupazionali di ManpowerGroup per il secondo trimestre del 2025 rivela un costante Outlook Occupazionale Netto (NEO) globale del 25% per il terzo trimestre consecutivo, mostrando un aumento del 3% rispetto all'anno precedente. Il sondaggio, che copre 40.000 datori di lavoro in 41 paesi, indica che il 40% prevede di aumentare le assunzioni, il 42% mantiene i livelli attuali e il 18% si aspetta diminuzioni o è incerto.
Le intenzioni di assunzione regionali mostrano l'Asia-Pacifico in testa con il 30%, seguita dalle Americhe (29%) e dall'Europa/Medio Oriente (20%). Per paese, i piani di assunzione più forti sono segnalati in India (43%), USA (34%) e Messico (33%). Il settore della tecnologia dell'informazione guida con un outlook del 35%, seguito da Finanza e Immobiliare (32%) e Sanità e Scienze della Vita (28%).
I principali fattori includono l'espansione aziendale (38%) per l'aumento del personale, mentre l'incertezza economica (35%) è citata come la principale ragione per le diminuzioni. Le aziende di medie dimensioni (250+ dipendenti) mostrano le intenzioni di assunzione più robuste, mentre le grandi imprese (5.000+) mantengono un outlook più cauto del 25%.
La Encuesta sobre Perspectivas de Empleo de ManpowerGroup para el segundo trimestre de 2025 revela una constante Perspectiva de Empleo Neto (NEO) global del 25% por tercer trimestre consecutivo, mostrando un aumento del 3% en comparación con el año anterior. La encuesta, que abarca a 40,000 empleadores en 41 países, indica que el 40% planea aumentar las contrataciones, el 42% mantiene los niveles actuales y el 18% espera disminuciones o tiene incertidumbres.
Las intenciones de contratación regionales muestran a Asia-Pacífico liderando con un 30%, seguido de América (29%) y Europa/Medio Oriente (20%). Por país, los planes de contratación más fuertes se reportan en India (43%), EE. UU. (34%) y México (33%). El sector de tecnología de la información lidera con un 35% de perspectiva, seguido de Finanzas e Inmobiliaria (32%) y Salud y Ciencias de la Vida (28%).
Los principales impulsores incluyen la expansión empresarial (38%) para aumentar el personal, mientras que la incertidumbre económica (35%) se cita como la razón principal para las disminuciones. Las empresas de tamaño mediano (250+ empleados) muestran las intenciones de contratación más sólidas, mientras que las grandes empresas (5,000+) mantienen una perspectiva más cautelosa del 25%.
맨파워그룹의 2025년 2분기 고용 전망 조사는 세 번째 연속 분기 동안 25%의 안정적인 글로벌 순 고용 전망(NEO)을 보여주며, 전년 대비 3% 증가했습니다. 41개국의 40,000명의 고용주를 대상으로 한 이 조사에서는 40%가 채용을 늘릴 계획이라고 응답했으며, 42%는 현재 수준을 유지하고, 18%는 감소를 예상하거나 불확실하다고 답했습니다.
지역별 채용 의향은 아시아 태평양이 30%로 선두를 달리고 있으며, 다음으로 아메리카(29%)와 유럽/중동(20%)이 있습니다. 국가별로는 가장 강력한 채용 계획이 인도(43%), 미국(34%), 멕시코(33%)에서 보고되고 있습니다. 정보 기술 부문은 35%의 전망으로 선두를 차지하고 있으며, 다음으로 금융 및 부동산(32%)과 의료 및 생명 과학(28%)이 있습니다.
주요 요인으로는 인력 증가를 위한 회사 확장(38%)이 있으며, 경제적 불확실성(35%)은 감소의 주요 원인으로 언급되고 있습니다. 중소기업(250명 이상)은 가장 강력한 채용 의향을 보이고 있으며, 대기업(5,000명 이상)은 보다 신중한 25%의 전망을 유지하고 있습니다.
Le sondage sur les perspectives d'emploi de ManpowerGroup pour le deuxième trimestre 2025 révèle une perspective d'emploi nette (NEO) mondiale stable de 25% pour le troisième trimestre consécutif, avec une augmentation de 3% par rapport à l'année précédente. Le sondage, qui couvre 40 000 employeurs dans 41 pays, indique que 40% prévoient d'augmenter les recrutements, 42% maintiennent les niveaux actuels et 18% s'attendent à des diminutions ou sont incertains.
Les intentions d'embauche régionales montrent que la région Asie-Pacifique est en tête avec 30%, suivie des Amériques (29%) et de l'Europe/Moyen-Orient (20%). Par pays, les plans de recrutement les plus solides sont rapportés en Inde (43%), aux États-Unis (34%) et au Mexique (33%). Le secteur des technologies de l'information est en tête avec un outlook de 35%, suivi des Finances et de l'Immobilier (32%) et des Soins de santé et des Sciences de la Vie (28%).
Les principaux moteurs incluent l'expansion des entreprises (38%) pour l'augmentation des effectifs, tandis que l'incertitude économique (35%) est citée comme la principale raison des diminutions. Les entreprises de taille intermédiaire (250+ employés) affichent les intentions d'embauche les plus solides, tandis que les grandes entreprises (5 000+) maintiennent une perspective plus prudente de 25%.
Die Beschäftigungsausblick-Umfrage von ManpowerGroup für das zweite Quartal 2025 zeigt einen stabilen globalen Netto-Beschäftigungsausblick (NEO) von 25% für das dritte Quartal in Folge, was einem Anstieg von 3% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Die Umfrage, die 40.000 Arbeitgeber in 41 Ländern umfasst, zeigt, dass 40% planen, die Einstellungen zu erhöhen, 42% die aktuellen Niveaus beibehalten und 18% Rückgänge erwarten oder unsicher sind.
Regionale Einstellungsabsichten zeigen, dass der asiatisch-pazifische Raum mit 30% an der Spitze liegt, gefolgt von den Amerikas (29%) und Europa/Mittelost (20%). Nach Ländern berichten die stärksten Einstellungspläne Indien (43%), USA (34%) und Mexiko (33%). Der Informations-Technologiebereich führt mit einem Ausblick von 35%, gefolgt von Finanzen & Immobilien (32%) und Gesundheitswesen & Lebenswissenschaften (28%).
Wichtige Treiber sind unter anderem die Unternehmensausweitung (38%) für Personalaufstockungen, während wirtschaftliche Unsicherheit (35%) als Hauptgrund für Rückgänge genannt wird. Mittelständische Unternehmen (250+ Mitarbeiter) zeigen die robustesten Einstellungsabsichten, während größere Unternehmen (5.000+) einen vorsichtigeren Ausblick von 25% beibehalten.
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The Net Employment Outlook remains
Asia Pacific (30% ) leads regional hiring intentions, followed by theAmericas (29% ), andEurope and theMiddle East (20% )- The Information Technology sector continues to lead with strongest outlook at
35% , followed by Financials & Real Estate (32% ), and Health Care & Life Sciences (28% ) - Mid-size companies of 250+ employees report the most robust intentions for the quarter ahead, while the largest enterprises (5,000) are more cautious with an outlook of
25%
"We are pleased to see hiring outlooks holding steady for three consecutive quarters now – the longest period of stability we have seen since before the pandemic," said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chair & CEO. "Despite continued economic and political uncertainty, employers are holding onto the skilled workers they have and hiring cautiously for new talent, particularly those with in-demand skills that will enable their business to transform. As AI accelerates, we expect to see a greater focus on skills development as organizations seek to guide their workforce through a period of transition."
Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the NEO is calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions in staffing levels from those who plan to hire.
Q2 KEY FINDINGS
40% of employers anticipate an increase in hiring,15% anticipate a decrease,42% expect to maintain current staffing levels, and3% are unsure- Strongest hiring plans reported in
India (43% ),USA (34% ), andMexico (33% ), whileArgentina (0% ),Romania (6% ), andGreece (7% ) report weakest Outlooks - Information Technology (
35% ), Financials & Real Estate (32% ), and Health Care & Life Sciences (28% ) sectors report the strongest hiring intentions - Company expansion (
38% ) is cited as the top reason for staffing increases, while economic uncertainty (35% ) was listed as the top reason for employers anticipating a staffing decrease in the second quarter
GLOBAL HIRING PLANS BY REGION
India leads global hiring confidence with an Outlook of43% - The region leads in creating new roles due to tech advancements, with
Taiwan (39% ) andIndia (38% ) as frontrunners
The
- Employers in the
U.S.A. (34% ),Mexico (33% ),Canada (32% ), andCosta Rica (32% ) reported the strongest hiring intentions across the regions for Q2 - Employers in
Argentina report the lowest global Outlook at0% , reflecting continued economic challenges
- The
UK (31% ),the Netherlands (27% ), andNorway (27% ) report the strongest hiring intentions in the region - The strongest Outlook globally for the Energy and Utilities industry vertical was reported by employers in
Switzerland (59% ), Healthcare and Life Sciences inAustria (55% ), and Transport, Logistics, and Automotive inthe Netherlands (53% )
To view the complete results for the Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, including regional and country data, visit: go.manpowergroup.com/meos. The next survey will be released in June 2025 and will report hiring expectations for the third quarter of the year.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind, used globally as a key labor market indicator. The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) is derived by taking the percentage of employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and subtracting from this the percentage of employers expecting a decrease in hiring activity.
SURVEY METHODOLOGY
Survey responses were collected from January 2-31, 2025. Size of organization and sector are standardized across all countries and territories to allow international comparisons.
ABOUT MANPOWERGROUP
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2025 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 16th time – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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