What Do Workers Want in 2026?

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What Do Workers Want in 2026? According to our recent Work Intelligence Lab’s Global Talent Barometer research, global employees feel settled in the jobs they hold currently, but are far less comfortable with what might be coming down the road. In an effort to understand global worker sentiment, we interviewed 13,918 workers across 19 countries to […]

Q2 2026 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

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 […]