ManpowerGroup – MEOS Report, 2Q 2024

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey has gathered insights from 40,385 employers in 42 countries regarding their hiring intentions for the second quarter of 2024, as well as efforts to promote diverse talent and close the gender gap. The Global Net Employment Outlook, which reflects the difference between employers planning to hire and those planning reductions, decreased by 2% year-over-year and 4% compared to the previous quarter. Flexible working arrangements were cited by 37% of companies as a factor that helped them retain talent and diversify their candidate pools. The highest demand for hiring was observed in the Information Technology, Finance, and Real Estate sectors. However, less than half of employers reported being on track to achieve their gender equity targets. The report also outlines outlooks by industry vertical, workforce trends, and provides information about the survey methodology.