Q3 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q3 2025, based on interviews with 40,671 employers across 42 countries, indicates a global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 24%, suggesting a stable hiring climate. Employers in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) reported the strongest hiring intentions at 48%, followed by the India at 42%, and Costa Rica at 41%. The IT sector leads with a 36% hiring outlook, followed by Financials & Real Estate at 28%. Larger organizations, particularly those with 1,000-4,999 employees, exhibit the most robust hiring plans, with a 29% outlook.