Overview of Hiring Activity
The foundit Insights Tracker for the Philippines recorded a 20% increase in hiring activity from April 2024 to April 2025.
Hiring rose 2% month-on-month, with a 3% decline over the past six months, suggesting a temporary recalibration rather than a slowdown—driven by shifting business priorities, macroeconomic uncertainties, and a strategic pause in expansion.
Hiring Trends by Industry (YoY numbers)
9 out of 12 industries monitored by the tracker saw growth in hiring.
In Demand:
Hospitality (+34%) led the surge, followed by Logistics, Courier/Freight, and Shipping (+26%) and BPO/ITES (+17%), reflecting gains from MICE revival, regional e-commerce growth, and demand for AI-enabled service roles.
Facing Challenges:
Education (-10%) and IT and Telecom/ISP (-6%) saw hiring contractions despite positive month-on-month trends, pointing to cyclical slowdowns.
Hiring Trends by Functional Area (YoY numbers)
9 out of 10 functional areas saw annual growth in recruitment.
In Demand:
Purchase/Logistics/Supply Chain (+32%) was the top performer, supported by trade recovery and inventory ramp-ups. Customer Service (+16%) and Sales & Business Development (+16%) also saw strong growth as businesses focused on experience and revenue expansion.
Facing Challenges:
Software, Hardware, and Telecom (-9%) faced a year-on-year decline, mirroring shifting tech investment priorities, though digital remains a long-term focus.
About the foundit insights tracker
The foundit Insights Tracker (fit) Philippines, earlier known as the Monster Employment Index, is the leading guide to the country’s e-recruitment landscape. By examining millions of job listings, fit provides timely insights into hiring activity across industries and functions.
