Greek employers are cautiously optimistic about hiring in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, which surveyed 525 employers across the country.
Overall, employment expectations stand at 16%, with 25% of employers planning to increase hiring, 13% expecting reductions, 58% anticipating no change, and 4% unsure.
Compared with the previous quarter, expectations have improved by five percentage points, though they remain two points below the same period last year. Greece continues to rank in the lower half globally, seven points below the worldwide average.
Sectoral Hiring Trends
The most robust sector in Greece is Transportation and Logistics, with hiring expectations at 39%, up 17 points from Q3 2025 and 13 points from last year. The Information Technology sector follows, posting 30%, marking a significant increase of 25 points quarter-on-quarter and 21 points year-on-year.
Industry and Construction rank third with 23%, reflecting gains of seven points compared with the previous quarter and six points compared with Q4 2024. Conversely, the Communications Services sector, previously strong in recruitment intentions, now ranks near the bottom at 8%, marking the largest decline (-16 points).
Quarterly comparisons highlight IT (+25 points) and Transportation & Logistics (+17 points) as the sectors with the strongest growth in hiring plans, while Communications Services registers the steepest drop.
Regional Employment Outlook
All major Greek regions show expectations of workforce growth, with the Greater Attica Region emerging as the most active, with a 20% outlook, up 7 points from the prior quarter.
Drivers of Workforce Changes
Among employers planning to expand staffing, 36% cite business growth as the main driver. Additionally, 29% point to new projects requiring fresh roles, 28% emphasize the need for updated skills to remain competitive, and 22% highlight technology advancements demanding expertise.
For employers expecting reductions, 30% attribute it to economic challenges, 29% to market shifts reducing demand, and 21% to voluntary employee departures without replacement plans.
