Manpowergroup Stock Price, News & Analysis

ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) released its Global Talent Barometer 2025, revealing a significant disconnect between worker confidence and job satisfaction. The study, surveying 13,700 workers across 19 countries, shows worker confidence reaching 76% while job satisfaction dropped to 62%.

Key findings include 89% of workers feeling confident in their skills, yet only 65% feel secure in their jobs. The report highlights concerning trends: 49% report daily stress, with middle managers experiencing the highest levels at 82%. The study also reveals that turnover costs average $18,591 per employee, with only 55% of workers both satisfied and likely to stay.

The research also found that while 81% of tech leaders are still in testing phases of AI adoption, only 10% have fully integrated AI across operations, contributing to worker dissatisfaction.

ManpowerGroup's Q3 2025 Employment Outlook Survey reveals resilient global hiring intentions with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +24%, despite trade uncertainties. The survey of 40,600 employers across 42 countries shows 40% plan to increase hiring, while 42% aim to maintain current levels. Companies investing in technology and AI report the most optimistic outlook. The UAE leads globally with 48% hiring outlook, followed by India (42%) and Costa Rica (41%). Asia Pacific leads regions at 29%, followed by Americas (27%) and Europe/Middle East (19%). Information Technology sector shows strongest outlook at 36%, with Finance & Real Estate at 28%. Notably, 89% of companies report trade uncertainty impacted their Spring hiring decisions, though larger organizations show more confidence with a 29% outlook compared to 16% for smaller firms.

ManpowerGroup's latest research reveals that companies heavily investing in AI are simultaneously investing in human capital. The study shows 85% of employers use AI in hiring, though 33% acknowledge AI's limitations in ethical judgment and 31% in customer service. Worker confidence has increased by 2% since 2024, as shown in their Global Talent Barometer 2025. At VivaTech 2025 (June 11-14, Paris), ManpowerGroup will present these findings and host discussions on AI's impact on work. The company will showcase five innovative startups selected from 137 applicants in their VivaTech Startup Challenge, focusing on AI solutions that enhance human capabilities in the workplace. Key events include sessions on AI's role in talent management, ESG's evolution, and labor market adaptability, featuring ManpowerGroup executives and industry leaders.

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has announced five finalists for its VivaTech 2025 startup challenge focused on AI solutions in workforce management. Selected from 137 global applicants, the finalists will present at Europe's largest tech event in Paris from June 11-14. The challenge, titled "AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work," focuses on three key areas: AI-powered job matching, personalized job journey solutions, and AI-driven redeployment.

The finalists include: Coachello (AI-driven career mapping), Hippolyte.AI (AI-powered talent recruitment), Hunel.io (candidate re-routing system), Popp (AI recruitment assistant), and Workait (AI workers marketplace). The winning startup will have the opportunity to implement their solution in a ManpowerGroup market through a proof of concept collaboration.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) announced two major executive appointments effective June 1st. Becky Frankiewicz has been promoted to President & Chief Strategy Officer, where she will lead the company's strategic initiatives, including innovation, commercial strategy, and AI integration across the global enterprise. She will also oversee Strategic Plans for the company's brands: Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions. Ger Doyle has been appointed as Regional President, North America, succeeding Frankiewicz, and will manage operations for all ManpowerGroup brands in the United States and Canada. The appointments are part of ManpowerGroup's strategic growth and transformation agenda, focusing on leveraging technology advancements and AI to enhance value delivery for clients and candidates.

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has announced an expanded partnership with Bullhorn to implement automation across 40 new markets over the next six years. This expansion builds on successful deployments supporting 14,000 recruiters across 32 countries and aligns with ManpowerGroup's Diversification, Digitization, and Innovation (DDI) plan.

The implementation has already shown significant improvements through over 100 automated workflows in the recruitment process, enabling faster application responses and reducing time-to-fill positions. The Bullhorn VMS Sync has automated vendor management system job entry in key markets including North America, the UK, France, and Australia, creating a centralized hub for recruiters to focus on candidate guidance.

The partnership leverages Bullhorn's platform while enabling proprietary solutions, with its open API architecture allowing ManpowerGroup to develop custom AI capabilities for enhanced client delivery and candidate experience.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) has announced the launch of a new AI HR Hub in Paris at its French headquarters in La Défense. The company plans to invest €200 million in innovation projects and training in France over the next three years. The announcement, made during the Choose France Summit, includes plans to create over 30 Manpower branches and 200 high-skilled jobs across France.

The AI HR Hub will serve as a Regional Center of Excellence, focusing on developing innovations across ManpowerGroup's global brands. Key focus areas include enhanced candidate journeys using GenAI, smarter client solutions through AI and predictive analytics, and empowered HR agents using agentic AI tools. The hub will also collaborate with AI startups and research institutions to develop public-private partnerships.

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has launched the Work Intelligence Lab, a pioneering research hub that leverages real-time workforce data from over 70 countries to help organizations navigate AI and automation's impact on jobs. The initiative comes as 53% of employers are already using AI tools in hiring and onboarding processes.

The Lab utilizes ManpowerGroup's extensive global labor market presence and 22 billion data points to provide real-time insights into hiring trends, worker sentiment, and employer demand. Led by CCO Becky Frankiewicz and VP of Global Insights Mara Stefan, the platform aims to analyze workforce trends and develop data-driven solutions through a co-creation model that directly involves clients in the innovation process.

Manpower (NYSE: MAN) has expanded its educational offerings through its MyPath Program, introducing bachelor's degree programs in Nursing and Education in partnership with the University of Phoenix. The initiative builds upon Manpower's existing Healthcare Management program, offering full-tuition college programs at no cost to eligible Manpower associates.

The announcement coincides with National Nurses Week and follows Manpower's expansion into healthcare staffing through its acquisition of an Ann Arbor, Michigan franchise. The company also maintains the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing, transferred to the corporation in July. The program aims to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals while providing career advancement opportunities and higher earning potential for associates.