Global Hiring Intentions Hold Steady for Q2 2025 as Employers Continue to Navigate Uncertainty

Core Insights - Global hiring intentions remain stable with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25% for the third consecutive quarter, reflecting a modest year-over-year increase of three percentage points [2][3] - Employers are cautious in hiring, focusing on retaining skilled workers while selectively hiring new talent, particularly in-demand skill areas [3] Q2 Key Findings - The Asia Pacific region reports the strongest hiring outlook at 30%, a 3-percentage point increase from both the previous quarter and year-over-year [5] - The Americas maintain an Outlook of 29%, unchanged from the previous quarter but up 3% compared to the same period last year [6] - Europe and the Middle East have the lowest hiring expectations at 20%, though this has improved by one point since Q1 2025 and four points year-over-year [7] Sector Insights - The Information Technology sector leads with the strongest hiring outlook at 35%, followed by Financials & Real Estate at 32%, and Health Care & Life Sciences at 28% [8] - Mid-size companies (250+ employees) show the most robust hiring intentions, while the largest enterprises (5,000+ employees) exhibit more caution with an outlook of 25% [8] Regional Highlights - India leads global hiring confidence with an Outlook of 43%, driven by tech advancements, followed by Taiwan at 39% and the USA at 34% [9] - Argentina reports the lowest global Outlook at 0%, indicating ongoing economic challenges [9]