ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q4 2024

UK employers are indicating a growth mindset with an optimistic recruitment outlook for Q4 (October to November) 2024, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

The positive Net Employment Outlook of +28% – a measure of business hiring confidence – has increased by eight percentage points on the quarter and by two percentage points on the year. The Outlook is calculated by surveying more than 2,000+ UK-based organisations about their recruitment plans for the next business quarter.

While the growth in confidence is to be welcomed following pre-election political uncertainty, ManpowerGroup views the Q4 hiring sentiment with cautious optimism because the positive hiring intent is not yet translating into new jobs.

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