Global Hiring Intentions Strengthen as Employment Outlook Hits Returns to 2022 Levels

Latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey finds employers are predicting hiring plans at their highest level since Q3 2022, with a Net Employment Outlook of 31% for Q2 2026 MILWAUKEE, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions are strengthening heading into the second quarter of 2026, according to ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey of more than 41,700 employers across 42 countries. The global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for Q2 2026 stands at 31%, up six points from the previous quarter and rising seven points year-over-year, marking its strongest reading since Q3 2022.