Third quarter hiring outlooks strengthen in most markets as talent shortages reach highest levels in 16 years. ManpowerGroup interviewed more than 40,000 employers in 40 countries and territories on hiring intentions for the third quarter of 2022.

“While it’s encouraging to see employers have the intention to hire workers, it’s been increasingly difficult for them to find the talent they need. On top of the skills gap challenge, employers are dealing with wage inflation and competition for workers, as many are switching industries altogether to better suit their lifestyle. On the ground, we continue to see talent shortages created by the pandemic, the Ukraine conflict starting to impact the supply chain and creating greater uncertainty in the economic outlook. The need for organizations like ours to focus on reskilling and creating talent at scale has never been more important.”