Global Talent Barometer

2026 ManpowerGroup Report and Key Findings​

Now in its third year, the ManpowerGroup Global Talent Barometer examines worldwide employee sentiment across three indices – Well-Being, Job Satisfaction, and Confidence – comprised of twelve benchmarks to reveal what workers value most in a rapidly changing world of work.

With an overall score of 67% in 2026, down from the previous year, this softening in employee perspectives is primarily driven by a decline in the Confidence Index due to fears of AI replacement.

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