Global Talent Barometer
June 2025 Report and Key Findings
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.
President & Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup
“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.”
Understanding Employee Sentiment
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ManpowerGroup surveyed more than 13,750 workers across 19 countries to better understand what workers want and how they feel about their well-being, job satisfaction, and confidence.
Confidence
Job Satisfaction
Well-Being
76%
Confidence Index
The Confidence Index is comprised of the four key areas of career development, career opportunities, experience and skills, and access to the latest tech in their industry.
Confidence
62%
Job Satisfaction Index
The Job Satisfaction Index is based on the four distinct benchmarks of current job satisfaction, current job security, job-search confidence, and the trust they have in their manager.
Job Satisfaction
Overall Global Talent Barometer Score: 68%
67%
Well-Being Index
The Well-Being Index is structured around four key benchmarks: meaning and purpose, minimal daily stress, values alignment, and work-life balance.
Well-Being
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Worker Sentiment Around the World
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India
India
79%
Mexico
Mexico
73%
The Netherlands
The Netherlands
73%
U.S.
73%
U.S.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Canada
Canada
71%
#6
U.K.
U.K.
71%
#7
Malaysia
70%
Malaysia
#8
Australia
Australia
69%
#9
France
France
69%
#10
Norway
Norway
69%
#11
Poland
Poland
69%
#12
Germany
Germany
68%
#13
Spain
Spain
68%
Global Average
68%
AVG.
#14
Sweden
Sweden
68%
#15
Italy
Italy
66%
#16
Switzerland
Switzerland
66%
#18
Israel
Israel
63%
#17
Singapore
Singapore
64%
#19
Japan
Japan
47%
Stuck in the Middle
Development as Trust Currency
The Stress-Retention Connection
Meaningful work can't outrun burnout as workplace stress remains high worldwide.
Job Satisfaction decreases for middle managers and women presenting clear opportunities for employers to re-evaluate support structures and internal opportunities.
As organizations look to retain essential talent, employers benefit from improved career pathing and development.
of workers globally reported high levels of daily work stress.
49%
of managers see restructuring and AI as their greatest career threats.
77%
worker confidence has risen since 2024, driven by reported increased career development and career opportunities.
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The Global Talent Barometer, currently at 68%, 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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Overall Global Talent Barometer Score: 68%
Overall Global Talent Barometer Score: 68%
Global Average