• It is unparalleled in its size, scope, longevity and area of focus.

• The ManpowerGroup 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.

• The survey is conducted with a representative sample of employers from throughout the countries and territories in which it is conducted. The survey participants are not derived from ManpowerGroup’s customer base.

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• The Q4 2026 survey is based on interviews with 39,878 public and private employers across 42 countries to measure anticipated employment changes and trends.

• This sample allows for analysis to be performed across specific sectors and regions to provide more detailed information.

• For more than six decades the survey has derived all its information from a single question (Q4 2026 example):

• How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the three months to the end of December 2026 as compared to the current quarter?”

The data for the fourth quarter was collected between July 1-31, 2026. The findings reflect employer sentiment at the time of data collection and may not capture the potential impact of subsequent events. The size of organizations and sectors are standardized across all countries to allow international comparisons