Adecco Group Chief Predicts 2026 Hiring Growth as Defence Spending and Corporate Confidence Rise
Adecco Group CEO Denis Machuel anticipates a 2026 hiring increase as companies shift from caution to expansion. Rising defence spending is a key growth driver.
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Denis Machuel denis machuel, the chief executive of Adecco Group AG , announced today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland 
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CH, that his company expects a notable upturn in hiring throughout 2026. This assessment, delivered on January 22, 2026, suggests a transition from a period of uncertainty-driven caution to active workforce expansion by major employers. Following the announcement, the stock price for Adecco Group AGincreased by 4.7% during Thursday trading as investors reacted to the positive outlook for the global labour market.
