Overview of Hiring Activity
The foundit Insights Tracker in the Philippines showed a 14% year-on-year increase in hiring in June 2025. However, month-on-month demand dropped 13%, indicating a short-term slowdown after sustained growth—suggesting strategic recalibration amidst changing business needs.
Hiring Trends by Industry (YoY numbers)
7 out of 13 industries reported annual growth in hiring.
In Demand:
- Health Care (+21%), BFSI (+16%), and Hospitality & Travel (+16%) led the rebound, supported by rising demand for services, tourism, and financial products.
- Engineering, Construction and Real Estate (+6%) and IT, Telecom/ISP (+5%) also showed steady year-on-year gains.
Facing Challenges:
- Retail (-25%), Education (-24%), and Media & Entertainment (-2%) continued to see contractions, while BPO/ITES (-1%) remained nearly flat, indicating sectoral saturation or role redistribution.
Hiring Trends by Functional Area (YoY numbers)
6 out of 10 functional areas posted annual growth.
In Demand:
- Purchase/Logistics/Supply Chain (+18%) led growth, driven by operational streamlining.
- IT (+10%), Engineering & Real Estate (+10%), and Customer Service (+7%) remained stable performers.
Facing Challenges:
- Sales & Business Development (-14%) and HR & Admin (-24%) saw continued hiring declines, as businesses recalibrated frontline and support functions.
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.
