--- title: Global Talent Barometer 2025 --- ![](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/header-image-desktop.png) ![](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/header-image-mobile.png) ![](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/purple-gradient-graphic.png) # Global Talent Barometer June 2025 Report and Key Findings Shift from filling roles to strategically placing talent. Discover insights from the ManpowerGroup Swiss Talent Barometer to boost employee growth and satisfaction, understand employee expectations, and adopt best practices to stay competitive. ## Understanding Employee Sentiment 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. Click on each box to learn more. ![well-being-card-image-1](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/well-being-card-image-1.png?width=700&height=500&name=well-being-card-image-1.png) ![well-being-icon](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/well-being-icon.svg) Well Being × ![well-being-image](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/well-being-image.png?width=700&height=728&name=well-being-image.png) ![well-being-pop-up-icon](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/well-being-pop-up-icon.svg) Well-Being The Well-Being Index is structured around four key benchmarks: meaning and purpose, minimal daily stress, values alignment, and work-life balance. ![well-being-chart-1](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/well-being-chart-1.svg) Well-Being Index 64% • Overall Global Talent Barometer Score: 68% ![job-satisfication-card-image](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/job-satisfication-card-image.png?width=700&height=500&name=job-satisfication-card-image.png) ![job-satisfaction-icon](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/job-satisfaction-icon.svg) Job Satisfaction × ![job-satisfaction-image](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/job-satisfaction-image.png?width=698&height=728&name=job-satisfaction-image.png) ![job-satisfaction-pop-up-icon](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/job-satisfaction-pop-up-icon.svg) Job Satisfaction The Job Satisfaction Index is based on the four distinct benchmarks of current job satisfaction, current job security, job-search confidence, and the trust employees have in their manager. ![job-satisfaction-chart](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/job-satisfaction-chart.svg) Job Satisfaction Index 59% • Overall Global Talent Barometer Score: 68% ![confidence-card-image](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/confidence-card-image.png?width=700&height=500&name=confidence-card-image.png) ![confidence-icon](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/confidence-icon.svg) Confidence × ![confidence-image](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/confidence-image.png?width=698&height=728&name=confidence-image.png) ![confidence-pop-up-icon](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/confidence-pop-up-icon.svg) Confidence 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-chart-1](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/confidence-chart-1.svg) Confidence Index 75% • Overall Global Talent Barometer Score: 68% ## Worker Sentiment Around the World 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. In Switzerland, it stands at 66%. ![India flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/01_india.png) 79% India 1 ![Mexico flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/02_mexico.png) 73% Mexico 2 ![The Netherlands flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/03_netherlands.png) 73% The Netherlands 3 ![U.S. flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/04_us.png) 73% U.S. 4 ![Canada flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/05_canada.png) 71% Canada 5 ![U.K. flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/06_uk.png) 71% U.K. 6 ![Malaysia flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/07_malaysia.png) 70% Malaysia 7 ![Australia flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/08_australia.png) 69% Australia 8 ![France flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/09_france.png) 69% France 9 ![Norway flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/10_norway.png) 69% Norway 10 ![Poland flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/11_poland.png) 69% Poland 11 ![Germany flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/12_germany.png) 68% Germany 12 ![Global Average flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/avg_global.png) 68% Global Average AVG ![Spain flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/13_spain.png) 68% Spain 13 ![Sweden flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/14_sweden.png) 68% Sweden 14 ![Italy flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/15_italy.png) 66% Italy 15 ![Switzerland flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/16_switzerland.png) 66% Switzerland 16 ![Singapore flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/17_singapore.png) 64% Singapore 17 ![Israel flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/18_israel.png) 63% Israel 18 ![Japan flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags/19_japan.png) 47% Japan 19 ![India flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/01_india.png) 1 India 79% ![Mexico flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/02_mexico.png) 2 Mexico 73% ![The Netherlands flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/03_netherlands.png) 3 The Netherlands 73% ![U.S. flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/04_us.png) 4 U.S. 73% ![Canada flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/05_canada.png) 5 Canada 71% ![U.K. flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/06_uk.png) 6 U.K. 71% ![Malaysia flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/07_malaysia.png) 7 Malaysia 70% ![Australia flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/08_australia.png) 8 Australia 69% ![France flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/09_france.png) 9 France 69% ![Norway flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/10_norway.png) 10 Norway 69% ![Poland flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/11_poland.png) 11 Poland 69% ![Germany flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/12_germany.png) 12 Germany 68% ![Global Average flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/avg_global.png) AVG Global Average 68% ![Spain flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/13_spain.png) 13 Spain 68% ![Sweden flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/14_sweden.png) 14 Sweden 68% ![Italy flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/15_italy.png) 15 Italy 66% ![Switzerland flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/16_switzerland.png) 16 Switzerland 66% ![Singapore flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/17_singapore.png) 17 Singapore 64% ![Israel flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/18_israel.png) 18 Israel 63% ![Japan flag](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/flags-mobile/19_japan.png) 19 Japan 47% ## Key Takeaways and Opportunities ### The Stress-Retention Connection Meaningful work can't outrun burnout as workplace stress remains high worldwide. #### 50% of workers in Switzerland reported high levels of daily work stress. ![Opportunities_Stress](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/Opportunities_Stress.png?width=642&height=834&name=Opportunities_Stress.png) ### Stuck in the Middle Job Satisfaction decreases for middle managers and women presenting clear opportunities for employers to re-evaluate support structures and internal opportunities. #### 30% of managers see instability in economy as their greatest career threat. ### Development as Trust Currency As organizations look to retain essential talent, employers benefit from improved career pathing and development. #### +2pp: worker confidence has risen since 2024, driven by reported increased career development and career opportunities. ![Opportunities_Trust](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/Opportunities_Trust.png?width=834&height=425&name=Opportunities_Trust.png) [Download the Report ](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/download-talent-barometer-2025?hsLang=en) “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.” ![](https://go.manpowergroup.ch/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MPG%20-%20Global%20Talent%20Barometer%202025/images/Becky.png) ## Becky Frankiewicz, ###### President & Chief Strategy Officer, ManpowerGroup ### Accelerate Solutions Across Your Entire HR Lifecycle ManpowerGroup is here to help you take charge of your strategic workforce planning. 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