Global Hiring Plans for Q1 2025 Hold Steady as Employers Maintain Measured Outlook
Global hiring intentions remain stable with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25% for Q1 2025, according to ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey. The survey, covering 40,000+ employers across 42 countries, shows no change from Q4 2024 but a slight 1% decrease year-over-year.
The Americas lead regional hiring at 29%, followed by Asia Pacific (27%) and EMEA (19%). India (40%), U.S. (34%), and Mexico (32%) report the strongest country outlooks. By sector, IT leads at 37%, followed by Financials & Real Estate (33%) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (27%). Companies with 250-999 employees show the highest hiring intentions at 31%.
Notable highlights include the U.S. IT sector leading globally at 53%, Singapore's Transport & Logistics sector at 67%, and Belgium's strong Financial sector outlook at 53%.
Le intenzioni di assunzione a livello globale rimangono stabili con un Outlook Occupazionale Netto (NEO) del 25% per il primo trimestre del 2025, secondo l'ultimo Rapporto sulle Intenzioni di Assunzione di ManpowerGroup. L'indagine, che coinvolge oltre 40.000 datori di lavoro in 42 paesi, non mostra cambiamenti rispetto al quarto trimestre del 2024, ma presenta una leggera diminuzione dell'1% anno su anno.
Le Americhe guidano le assunzioni regionali con il 29%, seguite dall'Asia Pacifico (27%) e dall'EMEA (19%). India (40%), USA (34%) e Messico (32%) riportano le prospettive più forti a livello nazionale. Per settore, l'IT è in testa con il 37%, seguito da Finanza e Immobiliare (33%) e Sanità e Scienze della Vita (27%). Le aziende con 250-999 dipendenti mostrano le intenzioni di assunzione più elevate, pari al 31%.
Tra i punti salienti, si distingue il settore IT statunitense che guida a livello globale con il 53%, il settore Trasporti e Logistica di Singapore con il 67%, e la forte prospettiva del settore Finanziario in Belgio con il 53%.
Las intenciones de contratación a nivel global se mantienen estables con un Pronóstico de Empleo Neto (NEO) del 25% para el primer trimestre de 2025, según la última Encuesta de Perspectivas de Empleo de ManpowerGroup. La encuesta, que cubre a más de 40,000 empleadores en 42 países, no muestra cambios respecto al cuarto trimestre de 2024, pero presenta una ligera disminución del 1% en comparación con el año anterior.
Las Américas lideran la contratación regional con el 29%, seguidas por Asia Pacífico (27%) y EMEA (19%). India (40%), EE. UU. (34%) y México (32%) reportan las perspectivas más fuertes a nivel nacional. Por sector, la IT lidera con el 37%, seguida por Finanzas e Inmuebles (33%) y Salud y Ciencias de la Vida (27%). Las empresas con 250-999 empleados muestran las mayores intenciones de contratación, con un 31%.
Entre los aspectos destacados se encuentra el sector IT de EE. UU. que lidera a nivel global con el 53%, el sector de Transporte y Logística de Singapur con el 67%, y la fuerte perspectiva del sector Financiero en Bélgica con el 53%.
전 세계 채용 의향은 안정적인 상태를 유지하며, 2025년 1분기 순 고용 전망(NEO)은 25%입니다. 이는 ManpowerGroup의 최신 고용 전망 조사에 따른 것입니다. 이 조사는 42개국의 40,000명 이상의 고용주를 대상으로 하며, 2024년 4분기와 비교해 변화가 없고 전년 대비 1% 감소했습니다.
미주 지역이 채용을 선도하며 29%를 기록했고, 그 뒤를 아시아 태평양(27%)과 EMEA(19%)가 이었습니다. 인도(40%), 미국(34%), 멕시코(32%)는 가장 강력한 국가 전망을 보였습니다. 부문별로는 IT가 37%로 가장 앞서있고, 그 다음은 금융 및 부동산(33%)과 의료 및 생명과학(27%)입니다. 250-999명의 직원을 둔 기업들이 가장 높은 채용 의향을 보이며 31%에 달합니다.
주목할 만한 하이라이트로는 미국 IT 부문이 53%로 글로벌 1위를 차지하고, 싱가포르의 교통 및 물류 부문이 67%에 이르며, 벨기에의 금융 부문 전망이 53%라는 점입니다.
Les intentions d'embauche à l'échelle mondiale restent stables avec un Perspectif d'Emploi Net (NEO) de 25% pour le premier trimestre de 2025, selon la dernière enquête sur les Perspectives d'Emploi de ManpowerGroup. L'enquête, couvrant plus de 40 000 employeurs dans 42 pays, ne montre aucun changement par rapport au quatrième trimestre de 2024 mais une légère diminution de 1% d'une année sur l'autre.
Les Amériques dominent les embauches régionales avec 29%, suivies de la région Asie-Pacifique (27%) et EMEA (19%). L'Inde (40%), les États-Unis (34%) et le Mexique (32%) affichent les perspectives les plus solides au niveau national. Par secteur, l'informatique est en tête avec 37%, suivie par les Finances et l'Immobilier (33%) et la Santé et les Sciences de la Vie (27%). Les entreprises comptant de 250 à 999 employés montrent les intentions d'embauche les plus élevées à 31%.
Parmi les points saillants, le secteur informatique américain se distingue par un leadership mondial à 53%, le secteur Transport et Logistique de Singapour à 67%, et la forte perspective du secteur financier en Belgique à 53%.
Globalen Einstellungsabsichten bleiben stabil mit einem Netto-Beschäftigungsausblick (NEO) von 25% für das 1. Quartal 2025, so die neueste Beschäftigungsausblickumfrage von ManpowerGroup. Die Umfrage, die über 40.000 Arbeitgeber in 42 Ländern umfasst, zeigt keine Veränderung im Vergleich zum 4. Quartal 2024, jedoch einen leichten Rückgang von 1% im Jahresvergleich.
Die Amerikas führen die regionalen Einstellungen an mit 29%, gefolgt von Asien-Pazifik (27%) und EMEA (19%). Indien (40%), USA (34%) und Mexiko (32%) berichten von den stärksten Länderausblicken. Nach Sektor führt IT mit 37%, gefolgt von Finanz- und Immobilienwirtschaft (33%) und Gesundheitswesen & Lebenswissenschaften (27%). Unternehmen mit 250-999 Mitarbeitern zeigen die höchsten Einstellungsabsichten mit 31%.
Bemerkenswerte Highlights sind, dass der US-IT-Sektor global mit 53% anführt, der Transport- und Logistiksektor in Singapur mit 67% und der starke Finanzsektor in Belgien mit 53%.
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The Net Employment Outlook for first quarter of 2025 remains unchanged from Q4 2024, but down from the previous year, consistent with cooling labor markets
- Regional hiring intentions remain stable with the
Americas (29% ) reporting the strongest Outlook, followed byAsia Pacific (27% ), andEurope ,Middle East , andAfrica (19% ). - The IT sector maintains its position as the strongest hiring sector at
37% , followed by Financials & Real Estate at33% , and Healthcare & Life Sciences at27% . - Larger organizations continue to drive hiring, with companies of 250-999 employees reporting the highest Outlook at
31% .
"As we move into 2025, we're seeing stable year-over-year hiring trends with employers holding onto the talent they have and planning muted hiring for the quarter ahead" said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chair & CEO. "The fluctuations we have seen in recent quarters are beginning to stabilize - indicating employers have adapted to ongoing economic uncertainty and are maintaining steady workforce planning. The sustained strength in the IT sector and consistent hiring intentions among larger organizations point to stability too – and we hope to see this trend continue into 2025. Employers know a skilled and adaptable workforce is key to navigating transformation, and many are prioritizing hiring and retaining people with in-demand, flexible skills that can flex to where demand sits."
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.
Q4 KEY FINDINGS
- Global hiring Outlooks remain unchanged at
25% quarter-over-quarter, with a slight decline of -1% year-over-year. - The strongest hiring plans are reported in
India (40% ),U.S. (34% ), andMexico (32% ), while the weakest Outlooks are inArgentina (-1% ),Hong Kong (6% ), andIsrael (8% ). - Employers in the IT (
37% ), Financials & Real Estate (33% ), and Healthcare & Life Sciences (27% ) sectors report the strongest hiring intentions. - Organizations of 250-999 employees continue to lead hiring intentions with an Outlook of
31% , followed at29% by those with 1,000 - 4,999 employees.
GLOBAL HIRING PLANS BY REGION
The
- Employers in the
U.S. (34% ) andMexico (32% ) show the strongest hiring prospects, whileArgentina reports the region's only negative Outlook (-1% ), reflecting continued economic challenges. - The
U.S. IT sector leads global industry forecasts at53% .
India maintains its position as the global hiring leader at40% .Singapore leads the Transport, Logistics & Automotive sector globally with a67% Outlook, highlighting the region's continued strength in supply chain and logistics.
Belgium reports the strongest Outlook for Financials & Real Estate in EMEA (53% ) and leads in Energy & Utilities (44% ), whilethe Netherlands shows robust hiring plans in Consumer Goods & Services (47% ).- The most competitive sector in
Spain is Information Technology, with a NEO of 27: a 6-point increase from last quarter, reflecting investments in the sector and technical education.
To view the complete results for the Q1 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, including regional and country data, visit: go.manpowergroup.com/meos. The next survey will be released in March 2025 and will report hiring expectations for the second 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
The methodology used to collect the data for the Employment Outlook has been digitized in 42 markets for the Q1 2025 report. Survey responses were collected from October 1-31, 2024. The question asked and the respondent profile remains unchanged. Size of organization and sector are standardized across all countries and territories to allow international comparisons.
*Note: Chile joined the program in Q2 2024. There is currently no historical data, and the data has not been seasonally adjusted.
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