ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q2 2026
ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q2 2026 Is the UK labour market turning a corner? ManpowerGroup research shows cautious
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Is The UK Labour Market Turning a Corner? Manpowergroup Research Predicts Hiring Surge Across Regions
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.
UK Talent Shortage 2026
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
PEOPLE POWER TOPS AI IN LATEST RESEARCH AS UK SKILLS GAP DECLINES FOR SECOND YEAR LONDON (26.02.26): Employers
Bridge to the future is being built faster than the road leading to it
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.
Global Talent Barometer: 2026 UK Report and Key Findings
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.