The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted quarterly to measure employers' intentions to increase or decrease the number of employees in their workforce during the next quarter. The survey has been running for more than 47 years and is one of the most trusted surveys of employment activity in the world. Various factors underpin the success of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. All employers participating in the survey worldwide are asked the same question, "How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the next three months as compared to the current quarter?"

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted using a validated methodology, in accordance with the highest standards in market research. The research team for the 41 countries and territories where the survey is currently conducted includes ManpowerGroup's internal research team and Infocorp Research Ltd. The survey has been structured to be representative of each national economy.

In China, the national survey is conducted by external surveyors and includes 4259 employers across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, North, South, East and Central & West.

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