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title: 2026 Q1 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey
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# 2026 Q1 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey

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How do APME employers expect their staff size to change in Q1? The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals: 

✅ 44% plan to increase   
❌ 13% expect reductions   
➖ 39% no change   
❓ 4% unsure 

Since 1962, ManpowerGroup has surveyed organizations about their quarterly hiring plans. This latest report includes insights from 12,000+ employers across 10 APME countries and territories. 

Discover what these numbers mean and the Hiring Trends shaping the APME workforce as we enter a new year. 

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 January 20, 2026

 

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