Q1 2026 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q1 2026, based on interviews with over 39,000 employers across 41 countries, indicates a global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 24%, up one point from the closing quarter of 2024 and down one point year-over-year. Employers in Brazil reported the strongest hiring intentions at 54%, followed by India at 52%, and the United Arab Emirates at 46%. The Finance & Insurance sector leads with a 32% hiring outlook, followed by Information at 29%. Larger organizations, particularly those with 250-999 employees, exhibit the most robust hiring plans, with a 28% outlook.