2025 Q4 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

We asked more than twelve thousand employers across 10 APME countries and territories how they plan to hire in Q4. Here’s what we learned: 

Employers in APME have reported a 28% Net Employment Outlook, with 42% of those surveyed anticipating an increase in hiring for the fourth quarter. 

At 28% in Q4, the APME Net Employment Outlook shows more employers intending to hire compared to those anticipating a decrease. Which countries are leading the charge? 

U.A.E. — 45% NEO 
India — 40% NEO 
China — 34% NEO 

What about the rest of the region? 

Which sectors are anticipating hiring surges? 

What strategies are helping employers retain talent? 

The Q4 2025 @ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is here and packed with insights answering all your hiring questions. Drawing from the perspectives of over 12,400 employers across 10 APME countries and territories, this report uncovers hiring intentions, sector-specific momentum, and the strategies shaping workforce decisions as we head into the final quarter of the year.  


A message from Manpower (Philippines) President & CEO, Rommel Roque.

"At Manpower (Philippines), we are able to see and experience first hand how quick industries evolve and how these hiring trends shape the talent landscape. Being informed isn’t just an advantage, it’s now an essential trait  for businesses and jobseekers to thrive"

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