Talent Shortage In India Over Years
More than eight in ten employers reported difficulty finding the talent they need in 2026, highlighting an increase in hiring challenges over last year.
Talent Shortage In India by Company Size
Hiring challenges expand with company size and is most pronounced among the largest organizations.
India: Talent Scarcity Across Industries
Hiring challenges expand with company size and is most pronounced among the largest organizations.
-
94%
Automotive -
85%
Information -
85%
Finance and Insurance -
84%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -
84%
Construction and Real Estate -
84%
Tech and IT Services
-
81%
Trade and Logistics -
80%
Utilities and Natural Resources -
79%
Public Sector, Health, and Social Services -
79%
Manufacturing -
76%
Hospitality
Talent Scarcity Around the World
Talent shortages transcend borders, affecting the hiring plans of more than 39,000 employers across 41 countries.
GLOBAL TALENT SHORTAGE 82%
Top 5
TALENT SHORTAGES SLOVAKIA 87%GREECE 84%
JAPAN 84%
GERMANY 83%
INDIA 82%
Bottom 5
TALENT SHORTAGES COLOMBIA 61%CZECH REPUBLIC 61%
FINLAND 60%
POLAND 57%
CHINA 48%
About the Survey
ManpowerGroup interviewed 39,063 employers in 41 countries:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal,
Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.),
United Kingdom (U.K.), United States of America (U.S.).
The fieldwork was completed in all markets between October 1 – 31, 2025.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding labor demand in certain regions, countries and industries, and economic uncertainty. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, due to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These factors include those found in the Company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the information under the heading "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, whose information is incorporated herein by reference. ManpowerGroup disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements in this release, except as required by law.
ManpowerGroup delivers solutions across the HR lifecycle.
ManpowerGroup’s expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions - are creators of talent at scale across 75 countries and territories, connecting millions of people to meaningful work and hundreds of thousands of organizations to skilled talent.
-
Workforce Consulting & Analytics
-
Workforce Management
-
Talent Resourcing
-
Career Management
-
Career Transition
-
Top Talent Attraction