APME Maintains Stable Hiring Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty in Q3 2025

• The Net Employment Outlook for Q3 2025 in Asia Pacific and the Middle East (APME) is +28%, remaining the same as Q2 2025 and up 7 points from Q3 2024.
• Employers in U.A.E. (+48%), India (+42%), and China (+28%) report the strongest Outlooks in the region, with U.A.E. also ranking first globally, beating the global average by 24 points.
• The Information Technology sector leads hiring intentions (+38%), followed by Financials and Real Estate (+31%) and Industrials and Materials (+29%).
• More than 6 in 10 (63%) companies in APME report increasing their investment in task or process automation.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals a strengthened hiring Outlook across APME for Q3 2025, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +28%.

The Survey, which gathered data from over 12,434 employers across 10 APME countries and territories, indicates a stable and resilient labor market, where businesses remain committed to talent investment even amid global economic headwinds.

"Despite global trade headwinds, hiring sentiment across Asia Pacific and the Middle East remains firm. This consistency reflects employers' cautious confidence in navigating a complex global landscape and underscores the region's resilience, adaptability, and strategic focus on long-term growth. Notably, the U.A.E. leads the world in employment Outlook, exceeding the global average by 24 points-a testament to its economic agility, policy stability, and sustained investment in innovation and infrastructure," said François Lançon, Regional President, Asia Pacific & Middle East, ManpowerGroup.

The APME report also shed light on the main reasons for staffing fluctuation. 40% of employers cite company expansion as the top reason for staffing increases. Meanwhile, 36% report economic challenges as the top reason for workforce reductions.

View the full press release and report for the Q3 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, including how an aging workforce and automation are influencing HR strategies, here: www.manpowergroup.com.sg/meos-apme.