{"id":49653,"date":"2026-01-23T15:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/?p=49653"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:39:22","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-dec-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-dec-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines\u2019 Hiring Landscape in December 2025:\u00a0foundit\u00a0Insights Tracker\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Overview of Hiring Activity<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines\u2019 online hiring activity rose&nbsp;<strong>8% month-on-month in December 2025<\/strong>, marking a strong year-end pickup after a period of moderated momentum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-term trends remained positive, with hiring up&nbsp;<strong>2% over the last three months<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>7% over the past six months<\/strong>, reflecting improving employer sentiment and steady workforce expansion. On a&nbsp;<strong>year-on-year<\/strong>&nbsp;basis, hiring increased by&nbsp;<strong>6%<\/strong>,&nbsp;indicating&nbsp;broad-based recovery supported by consumption-linked sectors, infrastructure activity, and sustained demand across&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;and healthcare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, December\u2019s growth reflects&nbsp;<strong>renewed hiring confidence<\/strong>, driven by operational expansion, seasonal demand, and continued investments across consumer-facing and core economic sectors<\/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\/2026\/01\/fit_PH_December25-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of &lt;strong&gt;Hiring Trends Report for Philippines Dec&lt;\/strong&gt; &#039;&lt;strong&gt;25&lt;\/strong&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-106166bf-8c58-43e1-ae2a-172ece09ad1f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fit_PH_December25-1.pdf\"><strong>Hiring Trends Report for Philippines Dec<\/strong> &#8216;<strong>25<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fit_PH_December25-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-106166bf-8c58-43e1-ae2a-172ece09ad1f\">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>Industry trends highlight&nbsp;<strong>broad-based hiring strength<\/strong>, led by healthcare, retail,&nbsp;logistics, and infrastructure-linked segments, while education and select service sectors&nbsp;remain&nbsp;under pressure.&nbsp;&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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/healthcare-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Healthcare<\/strong><\/a> (+24%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Strong expansion reflects sustained demand for clinical, allied health, and care delivery roles, supported by capacity building and rising healthcare consumption.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Retail (+21%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Robust growth&nbsp;indicates&nbsp;recovery in consumer demand and expansion across store operations, merchandising, and supply chain functions.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logistics, Courier, Freight, Transportation, Import\/Export &amp; Shipping (+18%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Continued momentum is driven by e-commerce growth, supply chain normalisation, and trade-related activity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advertising, Market Research, PR, Media &amp; Entertainment (+17%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Positive growth reflects renewed brand investments, digital marketing expansion, and content-led campaign execution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engineering, Construction &amp; Real Estate (+12%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Stable expansion suggests steady infrastructure activity and project-led hiring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BFSI (+11%)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>IT, Telecom\/ISP (+9%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Financial services and technology roles continue to see calibrated expansion, supported by digital transformation and operational modernisation initiatives.&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>Education (\u221229%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Sharp contraction highlights structural shifts in enrolment patterns and cautious institutional hiring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumer Goods &amp; FMCG Cluster (\u22124%)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>BPO\/ITES (\u22124%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Softer hiring trends reflect calibrated expansion and cost-conscious workforce planning.&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 trends show&nbsp;<strong>strong hiring momentum across operational, technology, and supply chain roles<\/strong>, while frontline commercial positions&nbsp;remain&nbsp;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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/purchasing-jobs-in-other-philippines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Purchase<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/supply-chain-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Supply Chain<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong> (+50%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The strongest functional growth, driven by rising&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;demand, inventory management needs, and supply chain optimisation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Software, Hardware &amp; Telecom (+14%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Continued expansion reflects sustained investments in digital infrastructure, systems engineering, and cybersecurity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications (+12%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Positive growth&nbsp;indicates&nbsp;renewed focus on brand-building, campaign management, and digital engagement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finance &amp; Accounts (+10%)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Engineering, Production &amp; Real Estate (+10%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Stable expansion reflects demand for financial operations, project execution, and infrastructure support roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/hospitality-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hospitality<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong> &amp; Travel (+7%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>HR &amp; Admin (+7%)<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Health Care (+4%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Moderate hiring reflects steady workforce requirements across service, people operations, and care delivery.&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>&nbsp;<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/sales-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sales&nbsp;<\/a>&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/business-development-jobs-in-metro-manila-ncr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Business Development<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (\u221218%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Continued moderation suggests cautious expansion of frontline commercial teams amid measured revenue outlooks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customer Service (+3% YoY, but \u22128% over 3 months)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Despite annual growth, near-term contraction points to automation adoption and efficiency-driven staffing models.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the&nbsp;foundit&nbsp;Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;foundit&nbsp;Insights Tracker (fit)<\/strong>&nbsp;Philippines (formerly the Monster Employment Index) is a monthly benchmark of online hiring activity across the nation. By analysing millions of job postings,&nbsp;fit&nbsp;delivers&nbsp;timely, data-led insights into recruitment trends across industries, occupations, and skill categories, helping organisations and talent navigate an evolving labour market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Hiring Activity&nbsp; The Philippines\u2019 online hiring activity rose&nbsp;8% month-on-month in December 2025, marking a strong year-end pickup after a period of moderated momentum.&nbsp; Short-term trends remained positive, with hiring up&nbsp;2% over the last three months&nbsp;and&nbsp;7% over the past six months, reflecting improving employer sentiment and steady workforce expansion. On a&nbsp;year-on-year&nbsp;basis, hiring increased by&nbsp;6%,&nbsp;indicating&nbsp;broad-based [&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-49653","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\/49653","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=49653"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49669,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49653\/revisions\/49669"}],"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=49653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}