{"id":49166,"date":"2025-12-05T13:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T07:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/?p=49166"},"modified":"2025-12-05T13:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T07:56:24","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-oct-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-oct-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines\u2019 Hiring Landscape in October 2025: foundit Insights Tracker\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview of Hiring Activity<\/strong>\u00a0in the Phillippines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online hiring in the Philippines declined by <strong>6% month-on-month<\/strong> in October 2025, reflecting a softer labour environment as employers adjust to macroeconomic uncertainty, cautious consumer sentiment, and shifting global outsourcing patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the monthly dip, the <strong>year-on-year trend shows only a marginal decline (\u22121%)<\/strong>, indicating that the broader labour market has largely stabilised after several quarters of volatility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-term indicators offer a mixed picture: the <strong>3-month trend (\u22122%)<\/strong> reflects mild contraction, while the <strong>6-month trend (\u221212%)<\/strong> underscores the lingering effects of cost rationalisation and operational restructuring across major industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, hiring demand remains resilient in logistics, financial services, healthcare, and selected tech roles \u2014 areas closely tied to essential services, infrastructure, and digital expansion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fit_PH_October25.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:570px\" aria-label=\"Embed of &lt;strong&gt;Philippines Hiring Trend in Oct 2025   &lt;\/strong&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-746ed0c3-2a65-404f-ab72-5a27275a4bcf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fit_PH_October25.pdf\"><strong>Philippines Hiring Trend in Oct 2025   <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fit_PH_October25.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-746ed0c3-2a65-404f-ab72-5a27275a4bcf\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends by Industry (YoY change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring trends across industries remain uneven, ranging from strong double-digit growth in healthcare to deep declines in retail and education. While consumer-driven sectors face persistent challenges, business-critical and infrastructure-linked functions continue to perform well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/home\/search\/healthcare-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Care<\/a><\/strong> (+20%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>The strongest-performing sector this cycle, driven by sustained demand for medical practitioners, allied health workers, and clinical support roles as healthcare networks expand capacity nationwide.<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/home\/search\/bfsi-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BFSI<\/a><\/strong> (+8%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Hiring remains robust as banks, fintechs, and insurance firms invest in compliance upgrades, digital operations, and customer lifecycle management.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering, Construction &amp; Real Estate (+6%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Ongoing infrastructure programmes and steady real estate development support continued demand for civil engineers, architects, project managers, and regulatory specialists.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logistics, Courier\/Freight\/Transportation, Import\/Export &amp; Shipping (+6%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>E-commerce growth and rising distribution needs boost hiring across supply-chain management, warehousing, and transport operations.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others (+7%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Miscellaneous and niche industries \u2014 including specialised services and SMEs \u2014 demonstrate healthy hiring momentum.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/hospitality-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hospitality<\/a><\/strong> (+1%) &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/bpo-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPO<\/a>\/ITES<\/strong> (+1%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Though cooling MoM, both sectors show stable annual hiring supported by tourism recovery and diversified outsourcing contracts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/home\/search\/retail-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retail<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(\u221235%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>The steepest annual decline, driven by weaker discretionary spending, footprint streamlining, and increased adoption of automation in front-line operations.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education (\u221231%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Enrolment shifts, digital learning adoption, and constrained institutional budgets continue to suppress hiring.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production\/Manufacturing, Automotive &amp; Ancillary (\u22128%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Lower export orders and elevated operating costs contribute to muted workforce additions.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/home\/search\/it-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT<\/a>\u00a0&amp; Telecom<\/strong>\/ISP (\u22125%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Tech hiring remains subdued as companies prioritise optimisation over expansion.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FMCG\/Consumer Goods (\u22124%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Shifts in consumption patterns and cost-management priorities moderate hiring in sales, merchandising, and supply-chain roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends by Functional Area (YoY change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Functional demand in the Philippines reveals stronger performance in customer engagement, tech, and marketing roles, while sales-heavy, HR, and hospitality functions remain under pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Software, Hardware &amp; Telecom (+6%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>A standout performer, with rising demand for developers, infrastructure specialists, and IT support professionals \u2014 supported by digital transformation and sustained global outsourcing requirements.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications (+8%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Brand investment, digital advertising, and performance-led marketing continue to drive hiring across content creation, analytics, and campaign management roles.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service (+7%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>The Philippines\u2019 position as a global CX hub supports growth in contact-centre operations, support delivery, and omnichannel service roles.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase\/Logistics\/Supply Chain (+7%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Strong logistics-led hiring is reflected in functional demand as companies expand warehousing, routing optimisation, and inventory management capability.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering\/Production &amp; Real Estate (+3%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Steady recruitment driven by ongoing project and site-management requirements across construction and industrial operations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development (\u221232%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>A significant decline as companies adopt leaner sales models, shift to digital acquisition channels, and reduce front-line commercial roles.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR &amp; Admin (\u221216%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Hiring lags due to automation, consolidation of support functions, and restructured workforce plans.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hospitality &amp; Travel (\u22126%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Despite tourism recovery, hiring remains restrained as hospitality operators streamline staffing and adopt hybrid service models.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finance &amp; Accounts (\u22124%)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Automation of transactional tasks and tighter financial controls continue to reduce new mandates.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Care Occupations (\u22129%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Despite strong sectoral demand, talent shortages, migration patterns, and cost considerations limit hiring on the occupational side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the Mixed Signals?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong performance in essential and expansion-linked sectors<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Healthcare, BFSI, logistics, and engineering remain structurally resilient, supported by demographic needs, digital adoption, and infrastructure momentum.<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer-driven sectors face prolonged pressure<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Retail, FMCG, and education continue to struggle with lower discretionary spending, operational optimisation, and digital platform shifts.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech and outsourcing stabilising, not accelerating<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>While IT and BPO show pockets of strength in monthly trends, hiring remains selective as global clients recalibrate outsourcing volumes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sales-heavy and support functions continue to contract<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Efficiency-first workforce plans mean reduced hiring in sales, HR, and hospitality despite improvements in related sectors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the foundit Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>foundit Insights Tracker (fit) Philippines<\/strong>\u2014formerly the Monster Employment Index\u2014provides a forward-looking view of online hiring activity across industries and functional areas. By analysing millions of job listings every month, fit enables businesses and jobseekers to navigate labour-market shifts with timely, data-backed insights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Hiring Activity\u00a0in the Phillippines Online hiring in the Philippines declined by 6% month-on-month in October 2025, reflecting a softer labour environment as employers adjust to macroeconomic uncertainty, cautious consumer sentiment, and shifting global outsourcing patterns.&nbsp; Despite the monthly dip, the year-on-year trend shows only a marginal decline (\u22121%), indicating that the broader labour [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-49166","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-insights-tracker"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49166"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49168,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49166\/revisions\/49168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}