{"id":42855,"date":"2024-10-23T15:11:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T09:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/?p=42855"},"modified":"2025-09-29T12:40:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:10:32","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-sep-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-sep-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines&#8217; Hiring Landscape in September 2024: Key Takeaways from the foundit Insights Tracker\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights of the Month<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines saw a robust 20% year-on-year surge in hiring activity, with the foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) index rising from 118 in September 2023 to 142 in September 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in recruitment demand across various sectors, driven by the expansion of key industries, foreign direct investments, and infrastructure projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Month-on-month hiring activity remained stable, with no change from August 2024, suggesting steady job demand. Over the past six months, the index has grown by 8%, demonstrating sustained hiring activity, especially in emerging sectors and industries benefiting from economic reforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQhCmLGLGgXboVRtprEaiXvZksDsTL3AB4mXTWmhawcWKTgKOTLm1vaH5H9GPOz1J4ZeyNZX0Jfmiqb\/embed?start=true&#038;loop=true&#038;delayms=3000\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<a style=\"display: inline-block;background-color: #7900c6;color: #fff;text-align: center;padding: 10px 20px;text-decoration: none;font-size: 18px;border-radius: 4px;font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/media.foundit.in\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fit_PH_Sep24.cleaned.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Sep 2024 fit Report (Philippines) PDF<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends &#8211; Industry<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In September 2024, 10 out of the 12 monitored industries in the Philippines reported growth in online hiring activity compared to the same time last year.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Demand:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/retail-sales-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Retail<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+70%) <\/strong>showed the highest annual growth, benefiting from increased e-commerce activity, consumer spending, and the adoption of digital retail platforms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/logistics-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Logistics<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/courier-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Courier<\/strong><\/a><strong>\/Freight\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/transportation-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/shipping-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Shipping<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+63%) <\/strong>also experienced strong demand, with a 19% increase month-over-month due to the growing need for efficient supply chain operations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/advertising-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Advertising<\/strong><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/media-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Media<\/strong><\/a><strong>\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/fresher-entertainment-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+39%) <\/strong>continued its upward trend, fueled by the demand for digital content and marketing campaigns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing Challenges:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IT, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/telecom-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Telecom<\/strong><\/a><strong>\/ISP (-17%) <\/strong>recorded a notable decline, reflecting a slowdown in hiring for tech-related roles. Similarly, <strong>Consumer Goods\/FMCG (-1%) <\/strong>faced a slight decrease in hiring activity, indicating a cooling off in demand in this traditionally strong sector.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other sectors like <strong>Engineering, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/other-construction-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Construction<\/strong><\/a><strong> &amp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/real-estate-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Real Estate<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+9%)<\/strong>, <strong>Hospitality (+36%)<\/strong>, <strong>BFSI (+21%)<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/health-care-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Healthcare<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+16%) <\/strong>also reported positive year-on-year growth, benefiting from increased investments in infrastructure and industrial development.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends &#8211; Functional Area<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>9 out of 10 functional areas tracked by FIT in the Philippines reported year-on-year growth in September 2024.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Demand:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/sales-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sales<\/strong><\/a><strong> &amp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/business-development-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Business Development<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+80%) <\/strong>emerged as the top-growing functional area, driven by the rise of retail and e-commerce, requiring enhanced sales strategies and talent to meet consumer demand.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase\/Logistics\/<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/supply-chain-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Supply Chain<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+70%) <\/strong>also experienced strong demand as businesses focused on streamlining their supply chains to match the growth in online retail. Marketing &amp; Communications (+44%) saw a significant boost, as companies invested in enhancing customer experiences and expanding their brand presence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing Challenges:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/software-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Software<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Hardware &amp; Telecom (-19%) <\/strong>continued to see a decline in demand, marking the only functional area with a year-on-year drop. This reflects the ongoing challenges in the tech sector as hiring remains subdued.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/hr-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HR<\/strong><\/a><strong> &amp; Admin (+40%)<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/finance-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Finance<\/strong><\/a><strong> &amp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/accounts-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Accounts<\/strong><\/a><strong> (+22%)<\/strong>, and <strong>Engineering\/Production\/Real Estate (+6%)<\/strong> functions saw sustained growth, highlighting the ongoing need for skilled professionals across a range of sectors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the foundit Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) Philippines, formerly known as the Monster Employment Index, is a leading guide to the Philippines&#8217; e-recruitment landscape. By examining millions of job listings, FIT provides valuable insights into hiring trends in the Philippines. For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foundit.com.ph<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Highlights of the Month&nbsp; The Philippines saw a robust 20% year-on-year surge in hiring activity, with the foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) index rising from 118 in September 2023 to 142 in September 2024. 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