Our latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) shows UK employers continue to hire despite a year marked by political change, rising employment costs, geopolitical disruption and economic uncertainty. Hiring confidence remains more than double where it was this time last year, highlighting the resilience of the UK labour market.

UK employers are continuing to hire despite a year dominated by political change, economic uncertainty, geopolitical disruption and rising operating costs, as shown in the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS).

UK employers are reporting strong hiring intentions for the third quarter of 2026, with 37% of businesses planning to recruit.

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) reveals strong hiring intentions from UK employers, with the UK now ranking 4th globally for hiring outlook.

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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.