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Staffing company Adecco expects hiring to pick up, boosted by defence spending
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 22, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Adecco anticipates a hiring surge in 2026, driven by increased defence spending and a shift from economic uncertainty, according to CEO Denis Machuel at the World Economic Forum.
Adecco Anticipates Hiring Surge Driven by Increased Defence Spending
Hiring Trends and Economic Outlook
ZURICH, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Adecco Group is expecting an upturn in hiring in 2026, helped by increases in defence spending and as companies switch from waiting out uncertainty to taking on new workers, the staffing company's CEO Denis Machuel said on Thursday.
Market Dynamics and Momentum
"We will have a more dynamic market this year. We finished last year and started with good momentum this year, and I think it's going to continue," Machuel told Reuters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Shifting Perspectives on Uncertainty
"People and companies are saying, ok, 'uncertainty is going to remain, so let's get going,'" he added.
(Reporting by John Revill;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
Key Takeaways
- •Adecco expects a hiring surge in 2026.
- •Defence spending is a key driver for job growth.
- •Companies are moving past economic uncertainty.
- •CEO Denis Machuel highlights market momentum.
- •World Economic Forum insights on staffing trends.
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1What is economic growth?
Economic growth is an increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, often measured by GDP.
