Q2 2026 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q2 2026, based on interviews with over 41,700 employers across 42 countries, indicates a seasonally adjusted global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 31%, up six points from the opening quarter of 2026 and down seven points year-over-year. Employers in India reported the strongest hiring intentions at 68%, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 60%, and Brazil at 55%. The Information & Technology sector leads with a 41% hiring outlook, followed by Finance & Insurance at 35%. Larger organizations, particularly those with 250-999 employees, exhibit the most robust hiring plans, with a 37% outlook.