Despite a cooling global economy,three in four employers globally (75%) Finding talent with the righttechnical training remains achallenge, but soft skills are alsoin demand. Across all industries,employers cite Communications, Despite ongoing tension created by return-to-office(RTO) mandates, only 19% of employers believeIn-Person Collaboration is a top productivity driver. Mounting global urgency to fight climate change,growing demand for sustainable productsand government incentives are While rapid technological changealways impacts workers, themajority of employers worldwide Research indicates that softskills, such as creativity, criticalthinking, reasoning and resilience,are developed through e-sports When asked to consider the most important softskills for Gen Z candidates (ages 18-26), employersidentified Active Learning & Curiosity (31%),Collaboration & Teamwork (26%) and Originality Teaching and leadership roles are top-of-mind whenemployers consider Gen X and Baby Boomer candidates.For Gen X (ages 43-58), Teaching & Mentoring (29%),Leadership & Management (27%) and Collaboration The future of work will be shaped by the accelerating pace of change and persistent talent scarcity, which is good news for workers. It also meansgreen business leaders will need to apply the same sustainability mindset to their human resources. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY –The figures mentioned in this report were collected from the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS). This survey isthe most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind, used globally as a key economic indicator. These figures were obtained through digital surveysconducted in 2023 of more than 30,000 employers in 41 countries. To learn more, visitmanpowergroup.com/meos. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS –This research and the supporting materials contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding labordemand in the technology industry and use of emerging technologies. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-lookingstatements, due to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These factors include those found in the company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission Manpower is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment, providing strategic and operationalflexibility to organizations and connecting people to meaningful work while helping them develop skills to stay employable. With our data-driven insights into people’s motivation, skills adjacencies and performance potential, we provide learningprograms, on-the-job training and market-based certifications for rapid reskilling and upskilling at scale. To learn more, visit manpower.com.