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Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE tops global hiring outlook amid strong appetite for growth
17 June 2025 00:15 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)The UAE ranks first globally for hiring optimism heading into the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) released by the UAE-based recruitment company a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +48% - double the global average of +24% - the UAE's labour market demonstrates strength, agility, and forward survey, which polled over 530 UAE employers, revealed that 56% plan to increase hiring activity in the coming months, while only 8% expect a decrease."This positions the UAE as a clear leader in global hiring sentiment, further cementing its reputation as the top destination for career opportunities in the Middle East," the report hiring confidence in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region as a whole is at 19%, according to the Rideau, Country Manager at ManpowerGroup Middle East, said in a statement: "With a Net Employment Outlook of +48%, the highest globally, our labour market is reflecting not just resilience, but a robust appetite for growth.""The transport, consumer goods, and energy sectors are driving this momentum, signalling a strong demand for skilled talent across industries."Among the top-performing sectors, transport, logistics, and automotive lead with a hiring outlook of +64% - the highest globally and 41 percentage points above the international surge is attributed to infrastructure investments, smart mobility initiatives, and strong demand for supply chain talent. The consumer goods and services sector also posted a +60% outlook, outperforming the global sector average by 27 to the report, this outlook reflects growing retail, FMCG, and tourism-related demand post-pandemic and ahead of seasonal demand the energy and utilities sector stands at +62%, outpacing the global average by 43 points, as a result of the UAE's ongoing diversification in energy investments and sustainable Q3 2025 survey ties the strong hiring activity to several strategic factors. Company expansion is the leading catalyst, cited by 38% of 32% pointed to technological advancements prompting businesses to hire talent with specialised skills, while 31% said hiring is linked to the development of new business roles aligned with emerging industries and innovation efforts. The survey also revealed trends related to workforce restructuring in the UAE. Thirty-three percent of employers are reducing roles to optimise processes, and 28% cite automation as a factor driving changes in workforce structure. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
India Today
10-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Hiring plans steady in India Inc for Q3 FY25: Report
India's job market remains strong heading into the second quarter of FY26, with Indian employers continuing to show one of the most optimistic hiring intentions to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) for Q3 2025, which reflects hiring sentiment for the July–September period, India reported a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 42%, among the highest report is based on interviews with over 40,000 employers across 42 countries and territories. It measures the difference between the percentage of employers planning to increase headcount and those expecting to reduce SECOND ONLY TO UAE IN HIRING OUTLOOKIndia ranked second globally, behind the UAE, which reported the strongest hiring sentiment with a NEO of 48%. Costa Rica followed with 41%. India's NEO rose by 12 percentage points year-on-year, signalling confidence among employers despite global economic uncertainty. Hiring in India in September quarter to remain strong. (Image: ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey) In the Asia-Pacific region, India led the hiring momentum, with countries like China (28%) and Singapore (24%) trailing. The global average NEO stood at 24%, reflecting a slight dip of one percentage point from the previous quarter, but still two percentage points higher than the same period last Technology continued to show the brightest outlook globally, with a NEO of 36%. In India, the Financials and Real Estate sector stood out, posting the strongest global hiring outlook for that industry at 43%. Other sectors in India showing strong hiring plans included Industrials and Materials (26%), and Energy and Utilities (28%).Employers said company growth remained the main driver of hiring plans, with 37% stating they were expanding teams due to business expansion. Other reasons included the need for new skills, technological advancements, and evolving service CHALLENGES BEHIND HIRING REDUCTIONSAmong employers globally who plan to reduce staff, 34% cited economic challenges as the top reason. Other reasons included shifting market demands, automation, and restructuring. About 21% said automation had made certain roles outlooks were strongest among large employers. Companies with 1,000 to 4,999 employees reported a NEO of +29%, while those with more than 5,000 employees followed closely with +27%. Small firms with fewer than 50 employees reported lower confidence, with a NEO of +16%.AUTOMATION INVESTMENTS AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGESAround 61% of employers globally said they are increasing investment in automation, especially in sectors like IT, manufacturing, sales, logistics, and operations. At the same time, 57% of companies said they are future-proofing their workforce as they prepare for the retirement of older survey also noted that global trade uncertainties were affecting hiring decisions, with 89% of companies acknowledging that trade-related risks are influencing their workforce data suggests that while India Inc remains upbeat on hiring, broader challenges like automation, rising costs, and global volatility may shape how companies plan their talent strategies in the coming quarters. advertisement
