U.S. Talent Shortage Over Time​

The annual Talent Shortage Survey was not conducted in 2017 and 2020.

U.S. Talent Shortage by Company Size

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U.S. Talent Shortage by Vertical Industry​

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74%

Energy & Utilities

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74%

Transport, Logistics & Automotive

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73%

Information Technology

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72%

Industrials & Materials

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71%

Consumer Goods & Services

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69%

Health Care & Life Sciences

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67%

Financials & Real Estate

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66%

Communication Services

Talent Scarcity Around the U.S.

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About the Survey

ManpowerGroup interviewed 40,413 employers in 42 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, U.K., and the U.S.

The fieldwork was completed in all markets during October 1-31, 2024.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This site 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 SEC, including the information under the heading "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which 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.