ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

Key Findings

The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) improved since the previous quarter (+1 point) but weakened year-over-year (-4 points). This negative trend comes to a surprise as the genral economy is positively oriented.
Of the decision-makers surveyed, 32% say that finding suitable talent takes longer today than it did a year ago. Only 20% consider the recruitment process easier. Companies experiencing greater difficulty most frequently cite a lack of skills among applicants, mentioned by 43%.
A potentially positive signal is emerging for people entering the workforce. Compared with last year, hiring momentum for junior talent has improved by 14 percentage points.