A Brighter Future is Humanly Possible

The latest Experis Tech Talent Outlook shows a 44% Tech & IT Net Employment Outlook for Q2 2026. 

ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q2 2026 Is the UK labour market turning a corner? ManpowerGroup research shows cautious optimism. Our latest report reveals a cautious optimism about labour market rebound.

UK employers report an increase in hiring confidence for Q2 2026, with a Net Employment Outlook of 27% – a 125% rise on the previous quarter.

Not that long ago, AI-assisted coding was basically a nicer version of autocomplete.

Employers are not replacing people with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Despite the hype, only 10% of employers are using AI and automation to replace headcount. This is one of the key findings from ManpowerGroup’s 2026 Talent Shortage Survey.

PEOPLE POWER TOPS AI IN LATEST RESEARCH AS UK SKILLS GAP DECLINES FOR SECOND YEAR LONDON (26.02.26): Employers are not replacing people with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Despite the hype, only

As we enter the expanding age of AI, automation and digital integration, the role of humans in work is evolving at an unprecedented pace.

As AI continues to reshape the workplace, entry-level roles are undergoing rapid transformation. With AI becoming increasingly capable of performing tasks traditionally done by entry-level workers, we’re seeing a decline in entry-level roles as a consequence.

Worker confidence in AI use has plummeted by 18 percentage points since last year, according to new data from ManpowerGroup’s annual Global Talent Barometer. While 44% of workers now use AI regularly in their roles, confidence in using these tools dropped from 81% to just 63% this year.

In the latest edition of the Global Talent Barometer, UK workers reported an overall score of 69% for 2026, reflecting weakened confidence as wellbeing and job satisfaction remained steady.

For a long time, employers wouldn’t consider candidates without a degree even though their daily work didn’t require one.

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.