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ManpowerGroup hosts webinar on 2026 labour market and ERA impact
Petra Tagg described 2026 as a year of caution, with many people saying the pending ERB had put the brakes on hiring confidence and that cost increases.
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Workers’ AI confidence falls as training fails to keep pace – ManpowerGroup
While 44% of workers now use AI regularly, confidence fell from 81% to 63% over the past year.
Recruitment & HR
UK records sharp decline in hiring plans – ManpowerGroup
The UK recorded the sharpest drop in planned hiring globally, down 17 percentage points year-on-year and 8 points on the quarter.
Employee Relations
34% of managers fear job loss as worker confidence hits new low – ManpowerGroup
Research found most UK managers (86%) saw economic instability, restructuring and mass layoffs as the biggest threats to their careers.
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Hiring confidence falls to lowest level since 2021 – Manpower Group UK
The survey found the net employment outlook was +19% for Q3, down by 12% from the previous quarter as market volatility hit confidence.
News
Employment remains steady at 74.8% in Q4 2024 – ONS
ONS data showed the employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 was 74.8% between September and November 2024, unchanged from a year ago.
News
80% to 76% decline in skills, survey suggests UK’s skills gap may have passed its peak
ManpowerGroup’s Talent Shortage Survey was published today and showed a decline in the volume of organisations reporting skills shortages.
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Regional demand for young workers rises outside traditional recruitment hubs
New data from ManpowerGroup UK shows a strong demand for young workers in regions outside traditional recruitment hubs like London and the South East.
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UK hiring landscape shows cautious optimism, ManpowerGroup survey reveals
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q3 shows a +20% Net Employment Outlook in the UK, with strong hiring intent for under-25s but challenges in engaging young workers. Employers focus on flexibility, wellbeing, and technology to address these issues.
Technology
Business leaders predict AI to necessitate new workforce skills, says World Employment Confederation report
Recent research by the World Employment Confederation uncovers concerns among business leaders about upskilling employees in the face of AI advancements.