Le Mans has been recognized as one of the top 15 intermediate cities in France for working, according to a combined ranking from the Arthur Loyd barometer and a SumUp survey. This places the city in a stable position, having dropped only one spot from its previous ranking. The study highlights the Pays de la Loire region's success in balancing economic performance with quality of life, contributing to Le Mans' attractiveness. While 60% of businesses report no recruitment or retention difficulties, 7% face significant shortages of qualified workers, and only 7% of employers invest in employee upskilling. Angers, Dijon, and Reims lead this particular ranking.