ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey Infographic – Q1 2021
The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for the first quarter 2021 was conducted by interviewing a representative sample of 1,306 employers in the UK. This infographic highlights the key takeaways from the Q1 2021 report, including a regional heat map of jobs outlook.
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What do the percentages mean?
The % of employers anticipating an increase in headcount – the % of employers expecting to decrease in headcount = Outlook Percentage.
Seasonally adjusted – Seasonal adjustments are applied to research data to remove employment fluctuations that normally occur at the same time each year, such as the end of a school term or a change in season.