2025 Global Employment Outlook Survey Findings

This document is a report detailing the findings of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025. It presents the hiring intentions of 40,533 employers across 41 countries, revealing a global Net Employment Outlook of 23%. This figure is derived from the difference between employers planning to hire and those anticipating reductions. The report outlines that hiring expectations have weakened slightly compared to the previous quarter and the same period last year. It identifies company expansion as the primary reason for staffing increases, with 39% of employers indicating growth as a factor. The report also highlights regional variations in hiring intentions, with the Asia-Pacific region showing the strongest demand, particularly in information technology and finance sectors. Additionally, it discusses challenges faced by employers, including economic uncertainties and the need for new skills to keep pace with technological advancements.