1、2026Private Employment Agencies in aChanging Labour MarketConnecting talent to opportunity amidst economicuncertainty and digital transformationINDUSTRY IMPACT REPORTAbout the World EmploymentConfederationThe World Employment Confederation serves as the voice of the HR servicesindustry at the global

2、 level,representing both national federations and workforcesolutions companies worldwide.Our diverse membership encompasses a broad spectrum of HR services,includingagency work,direct recruitment,career management,Recruitment ProcessOutsourcing(RPO),and Managed Service Provider(MSP)solutions.Our mis

3、sionrevolves around securing recognition for the pivotal role played by the HR servicesindustry in fostering well-functioning labour markets and advocating on behalf ofour members to enable appropriate regulation.By fostering an environment conducive to sustainable growth of the HR servicessector,ou

4、r ultimate goal is to deliver better labour market outcomes for all.By bridging the supply and demand gaps in labour markets,creating pathways toemployment,enabling agile organisations,balancing flexibility with protection anddeploying digital solutions responsibly,the HR services industry plays a c

5、entral rolein addressing labour market challenges and delivering people-centric solutions.Executive SumaryPart 1Part 2Part 302Industry Impact Report 2026-World Employment ConfederationTable of ContentsExecutive Summary04Part I Private Employment Agencies Navigate People into Work07BOX 1-Value of car

6、eer transitions08BOX 2-Worker story:Leonie09Pathways to employment and career growth09Beneficiaries of inclusive pathways to work11BOX 3 Education versus professions14Part II Global Market Performance and Structure15Global market outcomes 2024,signals for 2025161922Cyclicality and the macro linkRegi