ManpowerGroup Workforce Compass: September Edition
Dive into this month’s edition packed with cutting-edge workforce trends and data. Discover what global employers are planning for Q4 2025 in our latest Employment Outlook Survey. Explore in-depth research on how automation is reshaping industries and what truly motivates today’s workforce. Don’t miss the details of our new Work Intelligence Lab podcast, offering valuable perspectives on the evolving world of work. Plus, check out our all-new 2024–2025 Sustainability report.
Cautious Global Hiring Expected in Q4
Global employers are continuing a careful approach to hiring in Q4, with 45% planning to maintain current workforce levels—the highest since early 2022—as organizations balance capturing growth opportunities with mitigating economic uncertainty. View the complete report to learn more about the hiring outlook around the world in Q4.
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New Manpower Research Explores the Future of Automation
AI has the world’s attention, but how will accelerating automation innovation change the future of manufacturing? New research from Manpower and the Work Intelligence Lab explores the current state of automation around the world and how employers can create competitive advantage with a greater focus on their human capital.
Learn more, click here.
State of Careers: What Attracts Talent Isn’t What Keeps Them
Employees want more: more purpose, more connection, more growth. But while expectations have evolved, many organizations are still relying on outdated playbooks.
Right Management’s new report, “The Career Equation: What Attracts Talent Isn’t What Keeps Them,” reveals profound disconnects between leaders and employees — gaps with serious implications for effectively executing critical talent strategies.
Explore the latest insights here.
ManpowerGroup Debuts the Work Intelligence Lab Podcast
Get ready for a different kind of workplace podcast. The Work Intelligence Lab Podcast doesn’t chase headlines—it starts with real data and brings in leading voices to explore what that data means in the real world. Each episode kicks off with a single insight, sourced from ManpowerGroup research and trusted partners, then unpacks how that trend is playing out across industries.
From workforce shifts and AI integration to closing skills gaps and rethinking talent pipelines, this podcast goes beyond buzzwords. Expect practical thinking, fresh perspectives, and honest debate.
🎧 Episode 2 launches Tuesday, Sept 30th on all major podcast platforms! Don’t miss this episode, where Rebekah Kowalski is joined by Paul Ryznar , Lizabeth Emanuel Stuck , and Alexandra Levit to break down the skills shortfall in manufacturing. They explore how technology, training innovation, and untapped talent pools can reshape the future of the workforce.
Listen to the previous episode and subscribe to stay up to date on future releases — now on Spotify.
ManpowerGroup Sustainability Report Highlights Commitment to A People-First, Just Transition
We are proud to release our fifth annual Working to Change the World Sustainability Report. The 2024-2025 report outlines, in detail, our ongoing commitment to shaping a more sustainable future across our three strategic pillars – Planet, People & Prosperity, and Principles of Governance.
Read the full report here.
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Insightful edition! 📊 It’s encouraging to see a balanced look at Q4 hiring trends alongside deeper dives into automation, talent motivation, and sustainability. The focus on connecting workforce strategy with real data—through both the research and the new Work Intelligence Lab podcast—is especially valuable for leaders navigating today’s shifting landscape. Looking forward to exploring the full report!
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Attracting talent is only the beginning. The real challenge is creating purpose and continuous growth so people want to stay. Automation and strategy matter, but it’s the human factor that sustains the future of work.—-Atrair talento é apenas o início. O verdadeiro desafio é criar propósito e crescimento contínuo para que as pessoas queiram ficar. Automação e estratégia contam, mas é o fator humano que sustenta o futuro do trabalho.