With 70 years of experience and data, we’re here to help you understand and navigate industry trends.
As we enter a new era – the Human Age – it’s important that companies, job seekers and the media better understand developments in the world of work, so all can benefit from those changes. That’s why we conduct research and provide insights into workplace trends, talent management, career development and more: to help businesses harness the power of people, and help individuals reach their full potential.
Manpower’s unique research and insights into how organizations and individuals can win in the changing world of work makes it the go-to expert in delivering innovative workforce solutions.
ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - Q1 2026
Each quarter, the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey measures hiring confidence among approximately 66,000 employers in 42 countries and territories. The survey has been running for over 50 years and is one of the most trusted surveys of employment activity in the world.
Labour Force Survey -
January 2026 Findings
By Statistics Canada, The Labour Force Survey provides estimates of employment and unemployment in your local area.
The Human Edge 2026:
Global Future of Work Trends
For more than 10 years, we have partnered with our clients to explore four underlying forces shaping the future of work. This year’s research includes insights from surveys of more than 12,000 workers and 40,000 employers across 41 countries. As the pace of change accelerates, these forces are evolving more rapidly than ever before.
2026 Global Talent Shortage
To understand the impact of talent shortages on companies, we surveyed nearly 40,000 employers in 42 countries. We asked how much difficulty they are having filling roles compared to last year, which hard skills and human strengths are most elusive, and what they are doing to solve talent shortages and find the employees they need.
Global Talent Barometer-
2026 Report & Key Findings
Now in its third installment, the Global Talent Barometer – reflecting worker sentiment across three indices comprised of twelve distinct benchmarks – reveals what employees need and value most, helping employers understand and act on key drivers to attract and retain top talent in a changing world.
World of Work for Generation Z
in 2025
ManpowerGroup's "World of Work: Generation Z" white paper explores the impact of Gen Z on the global workforce. It highlights the expectations, values, and behaviors of this generation, including their emphasis on flexibility, technology, work-life balance, and job security.
Sustainability Report 2024-2025: Working to Change the World
We are proud to release our fifth annual Working to Change the World Sustainability Report. The 2024-2025 report outlines, in detail, our ongoing commitment to shaping a more sustainable future across our three strategic pillars – Planet, People & Prosperity, and Principles of Governance.
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