Bloomberg Talks ManpowerGroup Chief Strategy Officer Becky Frankiewicz Talks Labor Market
Oct 3, 2025
Becky Frankiewicz, Chief Strategy Officer at ManpowerGroup, dives into the shifting landscape of the labor market. With a paused jobs report, she emphasizes that the market is still evolving, noting a significant drop in job switching as workers cling to stability. Frankiewicz highlights the rise of 'micro mobility' within companies and discusses shrinking entry-level job opportunities amid a preference for experienced hires. She also explores how AI is influencing hiring trends, creating new roles while simultaneously introducing caution among employers.
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Job Hugging And Micro Mobility
- The labor market is shifting toward 'job hugging' where workers hold jobs instead of switching.
- Employers are offering micro-mobility like title changes rather than external hires.
Growth Has Moved To Tech-Forward Roles
- Growth hasn't disappeared; it has moved into tech-forward and immediate-benefit roles.
- Data scientists, data architects and some frontline manufacturing roles are seeing hiring strength.
Entry-Level Demand Is Weakening
- Entry-level demand is weakening as employers prioritize experienced hires for immediate impact.
- Demand for recent college graduates is down about 6% and employers avoid hiring to train.