Manpower Employment Outlook Survey 2Q 2009 Results Now Available

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey of global hiring trends released today reveals that the overall pace of hiring is set to slow further in the second quarter of 2009. The survey, conducted by Manpower Inc., shows that employers in only 13 of 33 countries and territories still expect positive hiring activity in the coming quarter; however, those in 27 say they will slow the pace of hiring from three months ago. Year-over-year hiring forecasts are also weaker in all 33 countries and territories; and employers in 23 countries and territories are reporting the weakest hiring plans since the survey was established there by Manpower.

The survey data reveals that the most favorable first-quarter hiring plans globally are reported by employers in India, South Africa, Colombia, Peru, Poland, China and the Netherlands. Conversely, employers in Singapore, Ireland, Spain, New Zealand and Taiwan are reporting the weakest hiring expectations for the quarter ahead. Read more in the press release.

The quarterly report from Manpower Inc. (NYSE:MAN) is the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the world, gathering data from nearly 72,000 employers across the globe each quarter. To view full survey results for each of the 33 countries and territories included in the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, plus regional and global comparisons, visit the Manpower Inc. Web site at: