ManpowerGroup Unveils 2026 Global Talent Trends Report at Davos
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Source: PRnewswire
- Skills Gap Warning: By 2030, 70% of skills required for jobs are expected to change, yet 55% of employees report no workplace training in the past year, highlighting significant challenges businesses face in AI transformation.
- Workforce Insights: ManpowerGroup will unveil its report, 'The Human Edge: Global Future of Work Trends,' at Davos, identifying 16 trends impacting 2026 and beyond based on surveys of over 12,000 workers and 40,000 employers, aiding organizations in navigating AI integration and talent scarcity.
- Declining Employee Confidence: The 2026 Global Talent Barometer reveals that 64% of workers plan to stay with their current employer, indicating uncertainty about future opportunities, while employee confidence has dipped by four percentage points for the first time in three years, signaling elevated burnout and anxiety.
- Persistent Talent Shortage: The forthcoming 2026 Talent Shortage Survey from ManpowerGroup confirms that 72% of employers worldwide continue to struggle to find the skilled talent they need, reinforcing that talent scarcity is a persistent structural challenge rather than a short-term economic cycle.
Analyst Views on MAN
Wall Street analysts forecast MAN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MAN is 38.00 USD with a low forecast of 29.00 USD and a high forecast of 42.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 30.970
Low
29.00
Averages
38.00
High
42.00
Current: 30.970
Low
29.00
Averages
38.00
High
42.00
About MAN
ManpowerGroup Inc. is a global workforce solutions company. The Company offers a comprehensive range of workforce solutions and services, which include recruitment and assessment; upskilling, reskilling, training and development; career management; outsourcing, and workforce consulting. Its portfolio of recruitment services includes permanent, temporary and contract recruitment of professionals, as well as administrative, industrial and information technology (IT) professional positions. These services are provided under its Manpower and Experis brands. Its Talent Solutions brand specializes in the delivery of customized workforce strategies and new solutions and creating added value that addresses its clients' complex global workforce needs. Its Talent Solutions combine global offerings of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), TAPFIN - Managed Service Provider (MSP), and right management to provide data-driven capabilities that help organizations with their workforce transformation.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
