The Argentine business sector shows signs of greater optimism regarding job creation for the first quarter of 2026. According to a ManpowerGroup survey, the Net Employment Expectations (ENE) in the country reached +10% on a seasonally adjusted basis. This is an increase of 5 percentage points from the previous quarter and 11 percentage points year-on-year. The survey, conducted from October 1 to 31, 2025, among over 700 employers, revealed that 30% plan to increase their workforce, 18% anticipate reductions, and 35% expect no changes. Finance and Construction lead in hiring intentions, while the Public Sector, Health, and Social Services sector shows the weakest expectations (-3%). Regionally, the Northeast (NEA) demonstrates the strongest performance with an ENE of +15%, followed by Patagonia and the Pampean region, both at +13%. In a global context, Argentina ranks 10th out of 42 countries with an ENE of +10%, lagging behind Brazil (+57%) and other regional nations. "After four quarters with null and low job creation expectations, the Argentine business sector is more optimistic for the first quarter of 2025," noted a ManpowerGroup executive. "Argentina has managed to leave last place in the global ranking of expectations, but is still far from our neighboring countries in terms of job generation."
"After four quarters with null and low job creation expectations, the Argentine business sector is more optimistic for the first quarter of 2025," noted a ManpowerGroup executive. "Argentina has managed to leave last place in the global ranking of expectations, but is still far from our neighboring countries in terms of job generation."
