Shift from filling roles to strategically placing talent. Discover insights from the ManpowerGroup Global Talent Barometer to boost employee growth and satisfaction, understand employee expectations, and adopt best practices to stay competitive.

Understanding Employee Sentiment

ManpowerGroup surveyed more than 13,750 workers across 19 countries, including over 2,000 in the U.S., to better understand what workers want and how they feel about their well-being, job satisfaction, and confidence.

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Worker Sentiment Around the World

The Global Talent Barometer score in the U.S., currently at 73%, measures worker sentiments on well-being, job satisfaction, and confidence to help employers understand and address key factors for attracting and retaining talent.

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79%
India
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73%
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2
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73%
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73%
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71%
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5
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70%
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69%
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8
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69%
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69%
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10
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69%
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11
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12
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68%
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68%
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13
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68%
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14
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66%
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16
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64%
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17
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63%
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79%
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73%
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73%
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73%
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71%
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69%
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69%
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68%
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68%
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68%
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64%
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63%
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47%

Key Takeaways and Opportunities

The Stress-Retention Connection

Meaningful work can't outrun burnout as workplace stress remains high worldwide.

51%

of workers in the U.S. reported high levels of daily work stress.
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Stuck in the Middle

Job Satisfaction decreases for middle managers, presenting clear opportunities for employers to re-evaluate support structures and internal opportunities.

57%

of managers in the U.S. see instability in the company and restructuring as their greatest career threats.
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Development as Trust Currency

As organizations look to retain essential talent, employers benefit from improved career pathing and development.

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worker confidence has risen since 2024 in the U.S., driven by reported increased career development and career opportunities.
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“As talent shortages continue to grow and technology accelerates, the ability to unleash potential and build talent mobility is key to business growth. The Global Talent Barometer shows that leading organizations are designing workflows that build resilience rather than deplete it, and involving employees as partners rather than shielding them from business realities. It is now up to us to listen, to partner, and to act, and this data helps us do just that.”

Becky Frankiewicz,

President & Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup

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