A Brighter Future is Humanly Possible

Planning for the future might seem tough with the environmental challenges we're facing but doing nothing isn't the answer. In fact, while your competitors are sticking to the same old routines, this could be an opportunity for your company to shine.

The latest Experis Tech Talent Outlook reveals a 24% Tech & IT Net Employment Outlook for Q1 2026.

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) reveals a Net Employment Outlook of +13% for Q1 2026 – up two points on the previous quarter, marking the first improvement since mid-2025. While still 16 points below last year’s high, this shift signals a return of confidence after months of uncertainty.

New Year, New Job! UK Employment Market Set to Rebound in Q1 Employers across the UK are entering 2026 ready to fulfil the deferred hiring demand of the last six

The UK Government estimates almost £1 billion in annual tax losses from non-compliance in the umbrella sector. To address this, new legislation is coming that will change how businesses work with contingent workers.

Across the UK, social care workers continue to voice strong frustrations about their pay and financial insecurity. While the government raised the National Living Wage (NLW) in April 2025, most care staff still only just exceed the legal pay minimum, and many rely on second jobs just to balance household bills.

For customer care employees, greener pastures aren’t always measured by the numbers on a payslip − they’re more likely woven into the lived reality of how far pay goes in different regions.

We’re proud to announce that Manpower UK has once again been named an Industry Leader in the Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® Assessment for UK Business Professionals Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions.

In a labour market flooded with candidates, racked with policy-related uncertainty and shaped by rapid technological change, HR leaders face a dual challenge: driving productivity in the face of rising labour costs, and balancing the human / AI skills challenge while still attracting and retaining top talent.

Making industrial and software automation full partners at work Automation is accelerating. In mid-2025, 61% of global companies increased investment in task and process automation. That number jumps to 71%

If you’re a maintenance engineer in the UK, your skills have never been in higher demand. From manufacturing plants to energy facilities, employers are competing fiercely to attract and retain experienced engineers and that competition is driving salaries higher than ever.

Rather than simply replacing roles, automation is transforming them. New technologies are changing the way aerospace professionals work, creating opportunities for those ready to upskill and adapt to a more digital, data-driven future.