Manpower Employment Outlook SurveyQ3 2009 Results

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National ResultsMelanie Holmes, VP of World of Work Solutions

• Employers are asked what their hiring intentions are for the upcoming quarter.

• The MEOS is the only forward-looking, predictive survey of its kind.

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National Results

• When not seasonally adjusted, the Net is +2%– Up 1% point quarter over quarter– Down 14% points year over year

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National Results

• When not seasonally adjusted, the Net is +2%– Up 1% point quarter over quarter– Down 14% points year over year

• With seasonal adjustment, the Net is -2%– Stable quarter over quarter– Down 14% points year over year

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Industry Sectors

NAICS Supersector

Leisure & Hospitality +18%

Wholesale & Retail Trade +9%

Professional & Business Services +8%

Construction +2%

Financial Activities +2%

Nondurable Goods Manufacturing +0%

Other Services +0%

*NEO: Net Employment Outlook

NEO*

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Industry Sectors

NAICS Supersector

Transportation & Utilities -3%

Information -4%

Education & Health Services -4%

Government -4%

Durable Goods Manufacturing -6%

Mining -9%

*NEO: Net Employment Outlook

NEO*

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Regional Overview

• All regions considerably weaker year-over-year• Quarter-over-quarter Outlook stability in South,

Northeast, and Midwest• Weakest Outlook in the West

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Conclusion

• Employers remain hesitant

• No further deterioration could be positive sign

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Thank You!

• View the U.S. National Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results at us.manpower.com/meos or use the link below.