Recruiters’ Results Show Thorny Outlook With Tentative Green Shoots

Recruiters across Europe and the US showed timid signs of stabilization in the second quarter after a dismal start to the year. Any reversal of fortunes still hinges on a drastic improvement in the second half.

ManpowerGroup Inc., Robert Half Inc. and Adecco Group AG reported modest sequential earnings growth as employers began to adjust to geopolitical and economic volatility.