Adecco Group CEO Positive on 2018; Still Sees Labor Market Challenges

The video discusses global economic optimism, highlighting the return of growth and its impact on job creation and unemployment. It emphasizes the importance of education systems aligned with business needs for competitiveness. Economic challenges like inflation and wage growth are addressed, along with the potential impact of tariffs. The video also touches on Brexit's effects and the need to tackle youth unemployment.

What is the general economic outlook for 2018 as discussed in the video?

• Neutral with no significant changes

• Uncertain with mixed signals

• Optimistic with potential issues

• Pessimistic with many challenges

Which region is experiencing the lowest unemployment levels since 2007?

• South America

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

What is crucial for countries or cities to succeed in attracting and retaining talent?

• Strict immigration policies

• Low tax rates

• A strong education system aligned with business needs

• High levels of government spending

In which countries is there a noticeable scarcity of skilled labor leading to limited price pressure?

• France and Italy

• US and Germany

• China and India

• Brazil and Argentina

What is the expected long-term effect of tariffs on wages?

• Decrease in wages

• Wages will fluctuate unpredictably

• No change in wages

• Increase in wages

How has Brexit impacted permanent recruitment in certain sectors?

• No impact on recruitment

• Increased recruitment in financial sectors

• Decreased recruitment in some sectors

• Increased recruitment in all sectors

What structural issue is highlighted as important to address globally?

• Healthcare access

• Technological advancement

• Climate change

• Youth unemployment