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Throughout history, humanity has navigated seismic shifts brought about by revolutionary advancements. From the agricultural revolution, which transitioned us from hunter-gatherers to settled farmers, to the industrial revolution that mechanised production and reshaped societies, each wave of inn...

Since ChatGPT was introduced to the market in late 2022, generative AI offerings are progressing at a rapid pace. In the coming years, we will see generative AI use cases emerging across all industries, AI democratisation expanding accessibility and impact among our workforces, and far greater in...

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals a nuanced UK hiring landscape for Q3, with positive-yet-cautious hiring intent evident amongst the Survey’s 2,100 respondents. Despite a three-percentage point decrease, quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), the UK’s Net Employment Outlook remains at...

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey indicates UK employers are applying calculated, chess-like hiring tactics to their recruitment plans for the coming quarter (April – June 2024), as backfilling roles and economic caution lead some to maintain a defensive stance, while others are ...

Although women are increasing their global economic power and entering the workforce in greater numbers, true gender parity is still far from a reality. In 2023, for every 100 men promoted from entry level to manager, just 87 women were promoted. Coupled with the fact that they often desire more ...

In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, seismic shifts are reshaping the foundations of how we define work. The convergence of technological breakthroughs, global connectivity and a rapidly evolving socio-economic fabric has unearthed a wave of transformative forces, creating a nexus wh...

ManpowerGroup’s latest Talent Shortage survey report for 2024 reveals a widening skills gap in the UK, with cross-sector shortfalls reaching an 18-year high of 80%. While hiring plans for Q1 2024 remain cautious, experts warn that businesses must evolve their practices to stay competitive.

Data from the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey of UK hiring managers indicates that cross-sector skills gaps have reached a record 18-year high of 80% nationally, whilst hiring plans for Q1 2024 remain cautious-yet-steady, quarter-on-quarter, with a net hiring intent of +27%...

The demand for green jobs and skills is accelerating rapidly, with 70% of employers globally reporting that they are currently recruiting or planning to actively recruit for these roles. ManpowerGroup’s latest global insights report, “The Greening World of Work 2023 Outlook,” reveals that many ro...

Over the past year, we've witnessed a dynamic shift in the economic landscape, from a post-pandemic boom, to talks of a recession, to a gradual reduction in demand. However, amidst these fluctuations, one constant remains: strong hiring intentions.

UK employers indicate hiring confidence remains positive for every sector in the fourth quarter 2023, with a slight decrease of two percentage-points since last quarter to +27%, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS).

Employer hiring confidence has grown in almost every sector, rising by eight percentage-points to +29% since last quarter, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

UK employers report a buoyant labour market with the Net Employment Outlook rising to +21%, up two percentage-points since last quarter and down ten percentage-points on Q2 2022.

We believe we are embarking on a New Human Age — a time where people are utilising technology and digital tools to enhance human connections, be more productive, and live more meaningful lives.

In the context of high inflation and an economic downturn, UK employers have signalled they are determined to keep hiring in the New Year with the Net Employment Outlook remaining positive at +19% for Q1 2023.

In a sector where attrition rates are three times the UK average, Contact Centre and Customer Service organisations are being faced with the most challenging recruitment landscape in decades.

Whilst hiring confidence remains positive across all sectors, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) for Q4, new candidates are faced with less bargaining power as employers prioritise retaining their existing workforce.

The UK Net Employment Outlook has fallen to +25% for Q4, a decline of eight percentage-points on Q3, and a decrease of six percentage-points year-on-year according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS). Whilst hiring confidence remains positive across all sectors, new candi...

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