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Contents
United States Employment Outlook 2
Regional Comparisons
Sector Comparisons
Global Employment Outlook 14
International Comparisons Americas
International Comparisons Asia Pacific
International Comparisons Europe
About the Survey 20
About Manpower 21
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Regional Comparisons
Midwest
Net Employment
Outlook
Seasonally
AdjustedIncrease Decrease No Change Dont Know
%%%%% %
All Industries 25 8 62 5 17 18
Construction 23 14 60 3 9 25
Education 519 73 3 14 8
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 19 4 73 4 15 15
Manufacturing Durables 28 10 57 5 18 22
Manufacturing Non-Durables 26 7 62 5 19 21
Mining 20 20 60 0 40
Public Administration 11 13 75 1 -2 9
Services 21 7 66 6 14 18
Transportation & Public Utilities 24 655 6 19 20
Wholesale & Retail Trade 34 8 54 4 26 17
Net Employment OutlookNet Employment Outlook Seasonally AdjustedSeasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
The Midwest Region comprises the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio,
South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Among employers surveyed in the Midwest, 25% plan
to add staff during the final quarter of 2005, and 8%
expect to reduce headcount. Thus, the Net Employment
Outlook is 17%. According to seasonally adjusted data,
employers are more positive about hiring projections
than they were last quarter, but are not as optimistic as
they were last year at this time. The hiring pace is,
however, expected to be somewhat slower than a year
ago at this time. For the second consecutive quarter,
employers in the Midwest have the weakest
employment outlook among the four regions surveyed.
More than half of the industry sectors surveyed foresee
an uptick in hiring compared with third quarter. They are
Durable and Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing,
Construction, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Education,
Services and Public Administration. The most notable
decline in employer optimism is in the Mining sector.
Employer confidence remains fairly consistent with levels
reported last year at this time in the majority of sectors.
Durable and Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing and
Services employers voice similar hiring intentions compared
to last year. A slightly stronger hiring pace is expected
among Education and Public Administration employers,
while those in Transportation/Public Utilities, Wholesale/
Retail Trade and Finance/Insurance/Real Estate predict less
activity. More noticeable changes in hiring plans are evident
in the Construction sector where employers foresee a
moderate increase in hiring, and in the Mining sector,
where a significant slow down in staffing is anticipated.
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Net Employment
Outlook
Seasonally
AdjustedIncrease Decrease No Change Dont Know
% % % % % %
All Industries 30 8 58 4 2122
Construction 33 5013 4 20 23
Education 26 8 64 2 18 12
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 24 3 69 4 21 22
Manufacturing Durables 31 13 52 4 18 18
Manufacturing Non-Durables 29 10 19 20
Mining 25 0 25 11Public Administration 14 7 7 10
Services 29 6 23 27
Transportation & Public Utilities 28 3
56
7578
59
64
5
01
6
5 25 22
Wholesale & Retail Trade 39 7 50 4 32 23
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Northeast
The Northeast Region comprises the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont.
Thirty percent of employers surveyed in the Northeast
intend to increase hiring, while 8% expect a decrease in
staff levels, which leads to a Net Employment Outlook of
22%. Seasonally adjusted data reveals that hiring in theNortheast is likely to return to levels last experienced at
the beginning of the decade.
Employers in seven out of 10 sectors surveyed are more
upbeat about hiring conditions than they were in the third
quarter. Mining employers are significantly more confident
about their staffing plans, and a more positive
employment outlook is also reported in the
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Services, Non-Durable
Goods Manufacturing, Transportation/Public Utilities,Wholesale/Retail Trade and Education sectors. The hiring
pace is expected to remain consistent in the
Construction, Durable Goods Manufacturing and Public
Administration sectors.
The employment landscape for the coming quarter is
similar to last year at this time in the Mining, Non-Durable
Goods Manufacturing, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate and
Education sectors. Services employers are decidedly
more optimistic about hiring than they were a year ago,
and employer confidence is also more promising in
Construction, Transportation/Public Utilities, Public
Administration and Wholesale/Retail Trade.
Non-Durable Goods Manufacturers report weaker
hiring plans for the coming quarter.
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South
Net Employment
Outlook
Seasonally
AdjustedIncrease Decrease No Change Dont Know
% % % % % %
All Industries 30 7 57 6 23 22
Construction 30 568 6 22 28
Education 32 4 58 6 28 23
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 23 4 67 6 19 20
Manufacturing Durables 31 7 56 6 24 27
Manufacturing Non-Durables 23 9 63 5 14 15
Mining 31 4 55 10 27 27Public Administration 22 628 8 14 18
Services 29 8 57 6 21 24
Transportation & Public Utilities 28 613 8 25 24
Wholesale & Retail Trade 38 6 51 5 32 21
Net Employment OutlookNet Employment Outlook Seasonally AdjustedSeasonally Adjusted89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
The South Region comprises the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
Of the employers surveyed in the South, 30% plan to
increase employment levels in the final months of 2005,
and 7% expect to cut back on staff, which results in a
Net Employment Outlook of 23%. Seasonally adjusteddata suggests that a slightly slower hiring pace is in store
when compared with third quarter, but the employment
picture is about the same as it was at this time last year.
In a quarter-over-quarter analysis, a slowdown in hiring
is indicated in half of the 10 industries surveyed. Non-
Durable Goods Manufacturers are considerably less
likely to add staff than they were during the third quarter.
Employers also foresee a slower hiring pace in the
Education, Construction, Wholesale/Retail Trade andFinance/Insurance/Real Estate sectors. Demand for
workers is expected to hold steady in the Mining,
Transportation/Public Utilities, Services and Public
Administration industry sectors, while Durable Goods
Manufacturers predict a moderate boost instaff requirements.
Year-over-year comparisons are more upbeat. The
fourth quarter of 2005 is likely to bring more positive
employment trends in the Mining, Construction, Durable
Goods Manufacturing, Transportation/Public Utilities,
Public Administration, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
and Education sectors. Services employers are as
optimistic as they were last year, while Wholesale/Retail
Trade employers and Non-Durable GoodsManufacturers foresee a declining hiring pace.
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Sector Comparisons
According to seasonally adjusted data, the employment
outlook is varied among the 10 industry sectors surveyed.
For the final months of 2005, employers in Mining and
Construction express the most optimistic hiring pace.
Healthy job prospects are also in store for Durable and
Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing,
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, Services,
Transportation/Public Utilities and Wholesale/Retail Trade.
The job climate in Education and Public Administration is
more conservative than in the other sectors, as it has
been all year.
Construction
Education
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Manufacturing Durables
Manufacturing Non-Durables
Mining
Public Administration
Services
Transportation & Public Utilities
Wholesale & Retail Trade
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26
2015
0 4540
2728
814
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1922
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19
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Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
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Construction
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-20-15-10-505
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There is no end in sight to the strong hiring pattern in
the Construction sector, according to seasonally
adjusted survey data. The fourth quarter employment
outlook is identical to third quarter projections and morefavorable than a year ago.
As was the case in the third quarter, employers in the
West are most optimistic about job opportunities for the
coming quarter, while those in the Northeast reveal the
weakest hiring intentions.
Education
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
When seasonal variations are removed from the data,
job market stability surfaces in the Education sector.
Employer optimism is similar to levels reported in the
third quarter and slightly improved from a year ago.
Job seekers are most likely to find employers seeking
staff in the South, while those in the Midwest are in for
a more challenging job hunt.
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Manufacturing Durable Goods
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
As Durable Goods Manufacturers close out the year,
they reverse course, ending a slow decline in the hiring
pace that occurred over the previous three quarters.
For the fourth quarter, seasonally adjusted hiring plans
are more encouraging than in the July September
period and similar to those reported for the end of 2004.
Among the regions, employers in the South reveal the
most optimistic hiring plans, while those in the Northeast
expect a slower hiring pace.
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
0
5
10
15
20
25
After taking a slight tumble in the third quarter, hiring
intentions in the Finance/Insurance/Real Estate sector
are stable for the fourth quarter, according to seasonally
adjusted data. The hiring pace is expected to remainabout the same as it was in the third quarter and a
year ago.
Employers in the Northeast express the strongest hiring
intentions among the four regions surveyed. Midwest
employers are most conservative when it comes to
planning staff additions.
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Mining
Although hiring intentions in the Mining sector took a
moderate dip in the third quarter, the fourth quarter
forecast indicates that employers have fully recovered
their confidence, according to seasonally adjusted data.
In fact, Mining employers report the strongest employment
outlook among the 10 sectors surveyed. A moderate
increase in hiring activity is expected, compared with
the third quarter and a year ago at this time.
There is significant disparity in hiring projections among
the regions. Employers in the West voice the most
optimistic employment outlook, while those in the
Midwest lag markedly behind.
Manufacturing Non-Durable Goods
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 050
5
10
15
20
25
30
When seasonal variations are removed from the data,
the October December period marks the sixth straight
quarter of steady hiring intentions for Non-Durable
Goods Manufacturers. Employer optimism is close tolevels reported in the third quarter and down only
slightly from a year ago.
Hiring in the Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing sector
is expected to be most plentiful in the West and least
promising in the South.
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
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Public Administration
When seasonal variations are removed from the data, Public
Administration employers predict little change in the hiring
pace for the fourth quarter. The employment outlook is
identical to that reported in the third quarter, but shows amoderate increase from fourth quarter of 2004.
Job seekers are likely to find that employers in the South
are more willing to add staff than those in the Midwest, who
are approaching the task with a sense of caution.
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Services
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
0
5
10
15
2025
30
Employer confidence continues its slow ascent in the
Services sector, according to seasonally adjusted
survey data. For the fourth quarter, the hiring pace is
expected to be slightly stronger than it was during the
July September period and a year ago.
Employers in the Northeast offer the most encouraging
employment prospects, while those in the Midwest
report the least promising job prospects for the
fourth quarter.
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Wholesale & Retail Trade
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-15-10-505
101520253035
Transportation & Public Utilities
Net Employment Outlook Seasonally Adjusted
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
Seasonally adjusted survey data indicates steady hiring
in the Transportation/Public Utilities sector. Hiring
projections are identical to those reported in the third
quarter and more positive than they were in the finalquarter of 2004.
Employers in the South issued the healthiest hiring
forecast, and those in the Midwest and West express
the most conservative outlook.
According to seasonally adjusted survey results, the
hiring pace in the Wholesale/Retail Trade sector is
expected to wane slightly during the final three months
of the year. Job seekers can expect to find fewer
companies seeking to add staff compared with the third
quarter and a year ago.
Regionally, employers in the West have the most
potential for staff additions. Midwest employers are
more placid about their staffing plans.
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Global Employment OutlookNew Zealand, Canada and the United States reported
the strongest hiring expectations, while those in
Germany, Italy and Austria anticipated the weakest
hiring activity. German employers reversed their
positive third quarter hiring expectations with a
negative outlook for the final quarter of 2005.
In the United States and Canada, seasonally adjusted
results reveal continued solid hiring activity. In the UK,
however, seasonally adjusted figures indicate a
decidedly weaker outlook than a year ago at this time.
Over 45,000 employers have been interviewed across
23 countries and territories to measure anticipated
employment trends between October and
December 2005.
Employers in 20 of the 23 countries and territories
surveyed expect to add staff during the fourth quarter
of 2005, although 13 of the 23 countries and
territories are reporting weaker employment prospects
than three months ago. Compared to the fourth
quarter of 2004, labor markets are expected to
improve in eight of 23 countries. Employers in India,
Americas
Canada
Mexico
United States
Asia Pacific
Australia
China
Hong Kong
Japan
India
New Zealand
Singapore
Taiwan
Europe
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
Norway
Spain
UK
Italy
Switzerland
Sweden
Net Employment Outlook
Net Employment Outlook
Net Employment Outlook
Quarter 4 2005
Quarter 4 2005
Quarter 4 2005
Quarter 3 2005
Quarter 3 2005
Quarter 3 2005
13
%
5
8
4
4
3
0
%
29 (18)1
18
25 (21)1
%
20
14
23
22
34
11
24
20
17
10
11
12 (12)1
3
9
%
0
8
5
-2
5
3
%
16 (20)1
19
21 (20)1
%
18
14
22
13
40
18
16
14
12
10
3
8 (5)1
-1
Qtr on Qtr Change
Q3 2005 to Q4 2005
Qtr on Qtr Change
Q3 2005 to Q4 2005
Qtr on Qtr Change
Q3 2005 to Q4 2005
-4
%
-5
0
1
-6
2
3
%
-13 (2)1
1
-4 (-1)1
%
-2
0
-1
-9
6
7
-8
-6
-5
0
-8
-4 (-7)1
-4
-
%
-4
1
0
0
-1
-
%
3 (3)1
1
0 (0)1
%
1
3
-7
-12
-
4
-
0
5
5
-6
-10 (-9)1
0
Yr on Yr Change
Q4 2004 to Q4 2005
Yr on Yr Change
Q4 2004 to Q4 2005
Yr on Yr Change
Q4 2004 to Q4 2005
1. Number in parentheses is Net Employment Outlook when adjusted to remove the impact of seasonal variations in hiring activity for Canada, the UK
and the United States.
Quarter 4 2004
%
13 (17)1
18
21 (20)1
Quarter 4 2004
%
17
-
-
-
-
25
11
29
14
Quarter 4 2004
%
4
7
5
-2
14
6
7
5
9
18 (14)1
-1
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30
20
10
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2003 2004 2005
Line shows seasonally adjusted data.
International Comparisons Americas
Over 21,000 interviews have been conducted across
the United States, Canada and Mexico to measure
anticipated employment trends between October and
December 2005. The overall regional outlook is positive,with employers in all three countries following the same
stable hiring patterns seen throughout the year.
Employers in the United States and Canada are most
optimistic about hiring, while Mexican employers also
expect a solid hiring pace in the next three months.
Fourth quarter hiring expectations among Canadianemployers are the strongest they have been in five
years, based on seasonally adjusted data.
Canada
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Mexico
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
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2003 2004 2005
Line shows seasonally adjusted data.
USA
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International Comparisons Asia Pacific
Nearly 13,000 interviews have been conducted across
Asia Pacific to measure anticipated employment trends
between October and December 2005.
Employment prospects are positive in all countries
surveyed by Manpower in Asia Pacific, although
employers in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Australia and
New Zealand expect to hire at a slower pace compared
with three months ago. Indian employers reported the
most optimistic hiring expectations in Asia Pacific and
among the other 22 countries and territories surveyed
internationally. Chinese employers were the least
optimistic in the region about their hiring activities for
the three months ahead. Notably, Japanese employers
reported their strongest fourth quarter Net EmploymentOutlook to date, which remained unchanged from last
quarter. Employers in Singapore, Japan and Hong
Kong reported considerably improved fourth quarter
employment prospects compared to those Net
Employment Outlooks recorded in quarter four of 2003
when the survey first began in those countries.
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Australia
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Hong Kong
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
China joined the survey in Q2 2005.
2003 2004 2005
China
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
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India joined the survey in Q3 2005.
2003 2004 2005
India
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40
30
20
10
0
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2003 2004 2005
Japan
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
Taiwan joined the survey in Q2 2005.
2003 2004 2005
Taiwan
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
No bar indicates Net Employment Outlook of zero.
2003 2004 2005
Singapore
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
New Zealand joined the survey in Q2 2004.
New Zealand
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International Comparisons Europe
Over 11,000 interviews have been conducted across
12 European nations to measure anticipated employment
trends between October and December 2005. Within
the majority of the European labor markets surveyed,employers reported positive Net Employment Outlooks,
however, employers in seven of the 12 countries expect
the seasonal slowdown in hiring that typically occurs on
the continent in the fourth quarter.
Employer hiring expectations are strongest in Ireland,
Norway and Spain.The least optimistic and only negative
employment prospects were reported by German and
Italian employers. Irish employment prospects are
considerably improved compared to the fourth quarter
two years ago, when employers recorded negative hiring
outlooks. Conversely, employment prospects in Austriareturned to zero, a Net Employment Outlook last
reported by employers there in quarter four of 2003.
Compared to one year ago, labor market activity is
expected to be similar in most countries, however,
based on seasonally adjusted data, employer hiring
expectations are notably lower in the UK.
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
No bar indicates Net Employment Outlook of zero.
2003 2004 2005
Austria
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Belgium
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
France50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Germany
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40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Ireland
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
No bar indicates Net Employment Outlook of zero.
2003 2004 2005
Italy
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Netherlands
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Norway
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Spain
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
2003 2004 2005
Sweden
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
Switzerland joined the survey in Q3 2005.
No bar indicates Net Employment Outlook of zero.
2003 2004 2005
Switzerland
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
Line shows seasonally adjusted data.
2003 2004 2005
UK
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The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted
quarterly to measure employers intentions to increase or
decrease the number of employees in their workforce during
the next quarter. The survey has been running for more than
40 years and is one of the most trusted surveys of employmentactivity in the world. Various factors underpin the success of the
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey:
Unique: It is unparalleled in its size, scope, longevity and area
of focus.
Projective: The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is the
most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the
world, asking employers to forecast employment over the next
quarter. In contrast, other surveys and studies focus on
retrospective data to report on what occurred in the past.
Focused: For more than four decades, the survey has derived
all of its information from a single question.
Independent:The survey is conducted with a representative
sample of employers from throughout the countries in which it
is conducted. The survey participants are not derived from
Manpowers customer base.
Robust:The survey is based on interviews with more than
45,000 public and private employers across 23 countries and
territories to measure anticipated employment trends each
quarter. This sample allows for analysis to be performed across
specific sectors and regions to provide more detailed information.
Methodology
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted using
a validated methodology, in accordance with the higheststandards in market research. The research team for the 23
countries and territories where the survey is currently conducted
includes Manpowers Market Intelligence team; the Organization
Research and Analysis Division of Right Management
Consultants an independent operating division of Manpower
Inc.; NOP World and Grupo IDM. The survey has been
structured to be representative of each national economy. The
margin of error for all national, regional and global data is not
greater than +/- 3.9%.
In the United States, the national survey is conducted by
Manpowers North American Market Intelligence Team and
includes 16,000 employers. With this number of interviews, the
margin of error for the United States survey is +/- 0.8%.
Survey Question
All employers participating in the survey worldwide are asked the
same question, How do you anticipate total employment at your
location to change in the three months to the end of December
2005 as compared to the current quarter?
Net Employment Outlook
Throughout this report, we use the term Net Employment
Outlook. This figure is derived by taking the percentage of
employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and
subtracting from this the percentage of employers that expect tosee a decrease in employment at their location in the next quarter.
The result of this calculation is the Net Employment Outlook.
Seasonal Adjustment
Seasonal adjustments have been applied to the data for
Canada, United Kingdom and the United States to provide
additional insight into the survey data. These adjustments make
it possible to review the data without the employment
fluctuations that normally occur at the same time each year, thus
providing a clearer picture of the data over time. Manpower
intends to add seasonal adjustments to the data for other
countries in the future, as more historical data is compiled.
History of the Survey
1962 1st generation of the Manpower Employment Outlook
Survey launched in the United States and Canada.
1966 Manpowers UK operation launches the equivalent of the
United States survey, naming the report the Quarterly
Survey of Employment Prospects. The survey adopts the
same forward-looking research format as the United States
survey and is the first of its kind in Europe.
1976 2nd generation of Manpowers Employment Outlook
Survey launched in the United States and Canada.
Research methodology is updated to evolve with
advancements in the field of market research.
2002 Manpower UKs Quarterly Survey of Employment
Prospects is updated to adopt an enhanced research
methodology. Manpowers operations in Mexico and
Ireland launch the survey in their respective countries.
2003 3rd generation of the Manpower Employment Outlook
Survey is launched, expanding the program to a total 18
countries and territories worldwide: Australia, Austria,
Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore,
Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.
2004 Manpower operations in New Zealand launch the
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
2005 Manpower operations in China, India, Switzerland and
Taiwan launch the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
About the Survey
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About Manpower Inc.Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment
services industry, offering customers a continuum of services to
meet their needs throughout the employment and business cycle.
The company specializes in permanent, temporary and contract
recruitment; employee assessment; training; career transition;organizational consulting services and professional financial
services. Manpowers worldwide network of 4,300 offices in
68 countries and territories enables the company to meet the
needs of its 400,000 customers per year, including small and
medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the
worlds largest multinational corporations. The focus of
Manpowers work is on raising productivity through improved
quality, efficiency and cost-reduction, enabling customers to
concentrate on their core business activities. In addition to the
Manpower brand, the company operates under the brand names
of Right Management Consultants, Jefferson Wells, Elan and
Brook Street. More information on Manpower Inc. is available at
www.manpower.com.
About Manpower USAIn the United States, Manpower offers businesses a range of
HR services, in addition to providing administrative, industrial
and contact center personnel. Under the Manpower
Professional brand, the company places contract professionals
on assignment in areas such as information technology,scientific, finance, engineering and telecommunications. More
information about Manpowers US operation can be found at
www.us.manpower.com.
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Manpower Inc., 5301 N. Ironwood Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
Tel: 414 961 1000
www.us.manpower.com