The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q4 2025, based on interviews with 40,533 employers across 42 countries, indicates a global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 23%, down one point from Q3 and two points year-over-year. Employers in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) reported the strongest hiring intentions at 45%, followed by India at 40%, and Brazil at 36%. The IT sector leads with a 36% hiring outlook, followed by Financials & Real Estate at 29%. Larger organizations, particularly those with 250-999 employees, exhibit the most robust hiring plans, with a 29% outlook.