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3Q2009	Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Download PDF - 1.1 MB
	Research report: This forward-looking survey examines the hiring activities for 3Q2009 across 34 countries and territories. One of the most trusted indices for employment.
May 2009	The Global Talent Crunch: Why Employer Branding Matters Now (2009) Download PDF - 2.1 MB
	This eight-page Fresh Perspectives paper discusses the results of our 2009 Talent Shortage Survey and the need for organizations to build their employer brand in order to attract and retain the talent they need. Companies must look beyond this recession to the inevitable recovery and to the intensifying talent shortages that will follow. By focusing now on building their employer brands and enhancing their appeal to talented workers with scarce and vital skills, organizations can position themselves to win lasting competitive advantage in the talent marketplace.
May 2009	2009 Talent Shortage Results Report Download PDF - 145.0 KB
	This report details findings from nearly 39,000 employers across 33 countries and territories to determine the extent to which talent shortages are impacting today's labor markets. The results of the fourth annual Talent Shortage Survey revealed that 30 percent of employers worldwide are having difficulty filling positions due to the lack of suitable talent available in their markets, which is only one percent weaker compared to last year's survey, despite the global economic downturn.
Apr 2009	Insights into IT Professionals (Australia) Download PDF - 292.7 KB
	IT professionals are in the top 10 occupations experiencing talent shortages in Australia, meaning that both governments and businesses need to develop attraction and retention strategies to ensure they can secure qualified professionals.
Apr 2009	ICT Market Insights (Australia) Download PDF - 341.3 KB
	Although the economic downturn in Australia is considered mild compared to other OECD countries, the outlook for the Australian ICT industry in 2009 is much less favorable than in recent years. With economic conditions deteriorating and business and consumer confidence falling sharply, projections for ICT spending have declined steeply. Taking this into account, Australian businesses are reassessing how they spend their money on ICT products, services and employment.
Apr 2009	Insight into IT Professionals (New Zealand) Download PDF - 350.0 KB
	The ICT sector has been identified as one of the key contributors to the future economic growth and international competitiveness of New Zealand.
2Q2009	Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Download PDF - 1.0 MB
	Research report: This forward-looking survey examines the hiring activities for 2Q2009 across 33 countries and territories. One of the most trusted indices for employment.
Jan 2009	Manpower Inc. Calls for Greater Recognition of the Role of Women in the Post-Crisis Labor Market Download PDF - English - 448.1 KB Download PDF - Spanish - 122.7 KB
	This World of Work Insight calls for the increased engagement of women in the global workforce as a key component of long-term economic growth and sustainable employment.

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