Employers Shift to Precision Hiring Strategy as Global Employment Outlook Holds at 24% Amid Evolving Economic Conditions
Prnewswire·2025-12-09 14:31Latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals economic conditions, not AI, driving cautious approach MILWAUKEE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global employers are maintaining a stable hiring Outlook to start 2026 according to ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey of more than 39,000 employers across 41 countries. The global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for the first quarter of 2026 stands at 24%, down 4% year-over-year but rising 4% from the previous quarter. While 40% of organizations pl ...