A Brighter Future is Humanly Possible

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.

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.