ManpowerGroup published its Q4 2026 employment outlook survey. AI has not consistently sped up hiring despite wider use. Only a third of employers reported faster hiring. A quarter reported slower hiring. 42% saw no change. 48% of US employers plan to hire in Q4 2026. 12% expect staff reductions. 38% anticipate no change. The survey covered 40,000 employers across 42 countries. 6,000 US employers were included. Employers cited long recruitment as a key hiring obstacle. Growth and new market expansion drive hiring increases. Economic challenges drive planned staff reductions. Entry-level hiring is strong in manufacturing and information sectors. Skills shortages remain a constraint. The figures come from a ManpowerGroup survey.

• 25% saw slower hiring
• 33% saw faster hiring
• 42% saw no change
• 48% plan to hire in Q4 2026