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Experis provides services that power business transformation. With decades of experience in digital business transformation, digital workspace, cyber security, cloud and infrastructure and enterprise applications, we enable business success now and in the future.
Our Services
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Professional Resourcing
Finding the right talent with in-demand skills and expertise to fill your most critical roles.
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IT Consulting
Leading digital transformation practices through our network of consultants, experts and partners.
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Project Services
Providing business-critical IT project expertise and implementation of new solutions.
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Managed Services
Managing IT resourcing, application maintenance and operations so you can focus on your core business.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – Q2 2026
Is the UK labour market turning a corner? ManpowerGroup research shows cautious optimism.Our latest report reveals a cautious optimism about labour market rebound.Hiring confidence has risen across the UK, with mid-sized businesses fuelling the outlook. Employers across the UK report a clear increase in hiring confidence for Q2 2026, with a Net Employment Outlook of 27% – a 15 percentage points rise on the previous quarter. This marks one of the sharpest quarterly uplifts in five years and indicates that hiring plans have strengthened broadly across the market. This is supported by early signs of business growth, with 47% of employers expanding and 26% moving into new areas that require additional roles. “The latest research shows cautious optimism in the labour market. Beyond a rise in hiring confidence, there have been early signs of recovery coming through in other parts of the economy with employer sentiment improving and housing market indicators stabilising. These are the kinds of movements that typically show up before we see shifts in real hiring activity. Having said this, we expect the current geopolitical uncertainty to contribute to further hesitancy, so growth predictions are fragile.” Michael Stull, Managing Director, ManpowerGroup UKFrom a global perspective, the UK’s position has also improved, ranking 23rd out of 42 global markets and 7th out of 19 European markets. Hiring sentiment across UK regionsHiring sentiment has strengthened across nearly every UK region, withYorkshire & Humberside (34%) and South West (36%) leading the way.Hiring intentions by business sizeMid‑sized businesses are setting the pace for hiring in Q2, with the strongest outlooks among organisations with 250-999 employees and 50-249 employees. Gains are also evident for smaller firms (10-49 employees); fewer than 10 employees and mid‑large companies (1,000-4,999 employees). The only group with a negative outlook remains the largest employers – those with 5,000+ employees (−4%). Hiring intentions by sectorWe’re seeing improved outlooks across all sectors, with continued momentum in Information (38%) and Finance & Insurance (38%), followed by Manufacturing (34%) and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services (34%).With confidence rising but ongoing geopolitical uncertainty still in play, there’s real curiosity about where this will take the labour market next. Find out more in the Q2 2026 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey report, featuring detailed insights on employer hiring intentions by industry, region, company size and seniority levels. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT READ THE PRESS RELEASE
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Global Talent Barometer: 2026 UK Report and Key Findings
In the latest edition of the Global Talent Barometer, UK workers reported an overall score of 69% for 2026, reflecting weakened confidence as wellbeing and job satisfaction remained steady.Now in its third instalment, the Global Talent Barometer – reflecting worker sentiment across three indices comprised of twelve distinct benchmarks – reveals what employees need and value most, helping employers understand and act on key drivers to attract and retain top talent in a changing world.ManpowerGroup interviewed 13,918 workers across 19 countries, including 1,018 from the UK, to ask how they felt about their wellbeing, job satisfaction and confidence.The overall UK score stands at 69% for 2026, down 2 points on last year, driven primarily by a fall in the Confidence Index, while overall Wellbeing and Job Satisfaction remain steady. Worker confidence in using tech and tools has seen an 18-point decline since last year – the sharpest fall across all sentiment measures. Meanwhile, 57% of workers report no recent training and no mentorship, while career development sentiment has slipped to 75%, down 4 points year-on-year.DISCOVER MORE INSIGHTS FROM UK WORKERS IN THE FULL REPORT
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The CIO’s Balancing Act: Bridging Security and Innovation in 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) find themselves walking a precarious tightrope. On one side looms the ever-present specter of cybersecurity threats; on the other, the pressing demand to drive innovation and digital transformation. How are today’s technology leaders managing this delicate balance?Our new Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook research provides compelling insights into this question. Drawing from an extensive study of 1,393 technology leaders - including 480 C-suite executives and 913 senior IT decision-makers across nine countries - we’ve uncovered a portrait of the modern CIO’s challenges, priorities, and strategic approaches.Key findings: The security-innovation paradoxThe data tells a fascinating story of how technology leaders are responding to competing priorities:41% of CIOs report cybersecurity as their top concern that “keeps them up at night.”77% are increasing security budgets, 68% are expanding cloud infrastructure, and 67% are accelerating AI capabilities.This isn’t a contradiction - it’s a strategic necessity. Today’s most successful technology leaders aren’t making tradeoffs between security and innovation; they’re developing integrated approaches where robust cybersecurity enables, rather than restricts, digital advancement.Five technology team profilesOur research revealed that organisations typically fall into one of five maturity categories:Front Runners (24%): Customer-centric, technologically mature and strongly aligned with business objectives.Chasers (26%): Close behind Front Runners, showing strong performance but with some gaps in execution.Followers (16%): Moderately advanced but underperforming in areas like data governance and digital readiness.Laggards (20%): Advanced in certain areas but struggling with ethics, sustainability and broader business alignment.Snoozers (14%): Hesitant to embrace new trends, slow to reconfigure organisations and falling behind competitively.The key distinction?Front Runners prioritise customer-centric technology strategies, while less advanced organisations focus on cybersecurity as a defensive measure rather than an enabler of innovation.The AI perspective: Pragmatic optimismWhile AI continues to dominate headlines, our research shows CIOs taking ameasured, strategic approach:Only 13% of technology leaders consider delivering AI solutions among their most important tasks.37% see generative AI as valuable for specific applications but not yet transformative.36% believe AI is a game-changer but requires further refinement before widespread adoption.CIOs are balancing excitement about AI’s possibilities with realistic expectations, focusing on practical applications that align with business goals rather than speculative implementations. Additionally, many are navigating the cybersecurity risks associated with AI, ensuring that advancements in automation and machine learning don’t introduce new vulnerabilities.The talent challengeThe research highlights a persistent technology skills gap:76% of organisations in the IT sector report difficulty finding skilled talent.Hiring patterns are shifting - 32% of organisations are expanding into strategic areas like cloud computing and sustainability.To address these challenges, organisations are redesigning roles - 52% are embedding AI skills into existing positions.The most forward-thinking CIOs recognise that building a future-ready workforce means more than just hiring new talent - it requires reskilling existing employees and fostering a culture of continuous learning.Balancing defense and advancement: Your action planFor technology leaders looking to advance along the maturity curve, the research suggests several key strategies:Treat cybersecurity as a company-wide imperative, not just a technology issue.Partner with HR to implement diverse hiring strategies that address skills gaps.Redesign IT roles by embedding AI-related skills into existing positions.Provide comprehensive training that develops both technical and soft skills.Address internal resistance to change with clear communication and gradual implementation.The most successful CIOs aren’t simply playing defense against threats or chasing the latest innovations - they’re strategically integrating security into their digital foundations while simultaneously deploying advanced technologies to create competitive advantage.Get the full reportFor a deeper dive into how top CIOs are successfully navigating these challenges, including real-world case studies and actionable strategies, download the complete Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook report here.
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