Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q2 2025, based on interviews with 39,449 employers across 41 countries, indicates a global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25%, suggesting a stable hiring climate. Employers in India report the strongest hiring intentions at 43%, followed by the U.S.A. at 34%, and Mexico at 33%. The IT sector leads with a 35% hiring outlook, followed by Financials & Real Estate at 32%. Larger organizations, particularly those with 250-999 employees, exhibit the most robust hiring plans, with a 31% outlook.