The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) is released quarterly to measure employers' intentions to increase or decrease the number of employees in their workforce during the next quarter. It is the only forward-looking survey of its kind, unparalleled in size, scope, longevity and area of focus. The survey has been administered for more than 46 years and is one of the most trusted surveys of employment activity in the world.
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1. Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Quarter 1 2010
2. Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Sheldon Schur, VP/GM
Manpower Professional
Employers are asked what their hiring intentions are for the
upcoming quarter.
The MEOS is the only forward-looking, predictive survey of its
kind.
3. National Results
When not seasonally adjusted, the Net is 0%
Up 2% points quarter over quarter
4. National Results
When not seasonally adjusted, the Net is 0%
Up 2% points quarter over quarter
With seasonal adjustment, the Net is 6%
Up 8% point quarter over quarter
Down 3% points year over year
5. Industry Sectors Wednesday, June 9, 2010 NAICS Supersector
NEO Professional & Business Services +5% Wholesale & Retail
Trade +4% Education & Health Services +4% Leisure &
Hospitality +4% Other Services +2% Financial Activities +2%
Nondurable Goods Manufacturing +1%
6. Industry Sectors Wednesday, June 9, 2010 NAICS Supersector
NEO Information 0% Mining -1% Durable Goods Manufacturing -3%
Government -3% Transportation & Utilities -6% Construction
-12%
7. Regional Overview
All regions considerably weaker year over year
Northeast, Midwest and South anticipate moderate increases
quarter over quarter
West expects slight increase
8. Conclusion
Overall increase in hiring intentions is clearly a
positive.
A record number of employers plan to keep staff levels
stable.
Employer uncertainly shifting to when, and at what rate, to
invest in new talent.
9. Thank You!
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