{"id":50126,"date":"2026-02-24T16:56:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/?p=50126"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:26:39","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-jan-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-philippines-jan-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippines&#8217; Hiring Landscape in January 2026:\u00a0foundit\u00a0Insights Tracker\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview of Hiring Activity<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines&#8217; online <strong>hiring activity rose by 6% month-on-month in January 2026<\/strong>,\u00a0signalling\u00a0a strong post\u2013year-end rebound as companies activated new annual budgets and accelerated headcount plans for the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near-term momentum has strengthened notably: <strong>hiring is up 14% over the last 3 months<\/strong> and<strong> 6% over the last 6 months<\/strong>. Year-on-year, activity is 9% higher \u2014 marking a meaningful improvement from the softer readings seen through much of mid-2025 and reflecting a broader recovery across services-led sectors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headline uptick is supported by a wide base of drivers: continued expansion in BPO and shared services, sustained offshoring demand from global firms, rising&nbsp;labour&nbsp;force participation, and steady hiring across&nbsp;logistics, healthcare, and tourism. The index rose to 175 in January from 165 in December, up from 160 a year earlier.&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\/2026\/02\/fit_PH_January26.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of &lt;strong&gt;Hiring Trends Report for Philippines January 20&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;26&lt;\/strong&gt;     .\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-f3aa4da0-0054-4ef7-ac1b-6a07dfc770d2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fit_PH_January26.pdf\"><strong>Hiring Trends Report for Philippines January 20<\/strong><strong>26<\/strong>     <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fit_PH_January26.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-f3aa4da0-0054-4ef7-ac1b-6a07dfc770d2\">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 gained momentum annually in 8 of the 12&nbsp;monitored&nbsp;industries in January 2026, with&nbsp;logistics, advertising, and retail leading the way. Education and BPO\/ITES continue to face structural headwinds.&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>Logistics, Courier\/Freight, Transportation &amp; Shipping (+20%)<\/strong>\u00a0The strongest industry growth this month, driven by e-commerce expansion and last-mile delivery demand. Hiring across warehousing, transport operations, and supply chain roles\u00a0remains\u00a0elevated as fulfilment networks continue to scale.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advertising, Market Research, PR, Media &amp; Entertainment (+10%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Sustained brand investment in digital and performance marketing is keeping demand for creative, content, and campaign roles elevated. The sector continues its consistent positive trajectory.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/retail-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retail&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong> (+10%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Steady consumer demand and omnichannel expansion are driving&nbsp;manpower&nbsp;requirements across stores, fulfilment operations, and customer-facing roles.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering, Construction &amp; Real Estate (+9%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Ongoing infrastructure and project execution activity continues to underpin demand, with hiring remaining positive though measured.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Care (+9%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Persistent workforce shortages continue to support hiring for clinical and support roles. Demand&nbsp;remains&nbsp;broad-based across public and private healthcare settings.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BFSI (+5%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Digital banking growth, along with risk and compliance requirements, is sustaining steady hiring in financial services.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT, Telecom\/ISP (+4%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Hiring&nbsp;remains&nbsp;selective, with continued investment in digital infrastructure, cloud systems, and cybersecurity keeping demand modestly positive despite broader global tech caution.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Goods\/FMCG cluster (+2%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Modest positive movement reflects cautious but stable expansion as consumer sentiment improves gradually.&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>Production\/Manufacturing, Automotive &amp; Ancillary (\u22123%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Firms&nbsp;remain&nbsp;cautious on capital expenditure and demand signals, keeping hiring modest and focused on replacement rather than expansion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BPO\/ITES (\u221215%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Ongoing automation of routine processes and a shift toward higher-skill roles is reducing overall headcount demand. Companies are&nbsp;optimising&nbsp;team structures rather than scaling broadly.&nbsp;<br>&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\/education-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Education<\/a><\/strong>(\u221230%)<\/strong>&nbsp;The steepest industry&nbsp;decline, as enrolment pressure and cost&nbsp;rationalisation&nbsp;continue to drive hiring freezes and workforce reductions at institutions across the country.<\/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>Hiring activity exceeded year-ago levels in 6 out of 10 functional areas in January 2026. Supply chain, tech, and finance roles are leading growth, while sales and customer service remain under sustained 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>Purchase\/Logistics\/Supply Chain (+18%)<\/strong>&nbsp;The fastest-growing functional area this month, with companies expanding warehousing, procurement, and distribution capacity in line with e-commerce and trade flow momentum.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Software, Hardware, Telecom (+10%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Continued investment in digital infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology is driving consistent demand for tech talent.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finance &amp; Accounts (+7%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Organisations&nbsp;are strengthening&nbsp;financial controls, compliance, and reporting functions amid tighter cost management and growing regulatory scrutiny.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/hospitality-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hospitality &amp; Travel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong> (+6%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate growth reflects steady tourism and travel activity supporting operational staffing across guest services and travel functions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engineering\/Production, Real Estate (+3%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Positive demand aligns with ongoing project execution and maintenance requirements across construction and infrastructure-linked roles.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications (+2%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Marginal growth&nbsp;indicates&nbsp;stable but selective demand as spend stays performance-driven and focused on measurable campaign outcomes.<\/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>Medical Roles (\u22121%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Slight softness at the role level \u2014 despite the broader healthcare industry growing \u2014 suggests demand is concentrated in specific sub-functions rather than across the board.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR &amp; Admin (\u22126%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Organisations&nbsp;continue to&nbsp;consolidate&nbsp;shared services and automate routine people and administrative processes, moderating overall hiring in this area.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/search\/customer-service-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Service<\/a><\/strong> (\u221212%)<\/strong>&nbsp;Significant and sustained weakness, as automation tools, AI-driven self-service platforms, and efficiency mandates reduce the need for large support teams.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development (\u221217%)<\/strong>&nbsp;The steepest functional decline, reflecting continued caution in expanding frontline commercial capacity as companies&nbsp;prioritise&nbsp;productivity and channel efficiency over headcount growth.&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&nbsp;foundit&nbsp;Insights Tracker (fit) Philippines (formerly the Monster Employment Index) is a monthly benchmark of online hiring activity across the nation. By&nbsp;analysing&nbsp;millions of job postings, fit provides&nbsp;timely, data-led intelligence on recruitment trends across industries, occupations, and skill categories, helping&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;and talent navigate an evolving&nbsp;labour&nbsp;market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Hiring Activity&nbsp; The Philippines&#8217; online hiring activity rose by 6% month-on-month in January 2026,\u00a0signalling\u00a0a strong post\u2013year-end rebound as companies activated new annual budgets and accelerated headcount plans for the year ahead.\u00a0 Near-term momentum has strengthened notably: hiring is up 14% over the last 3 months and 6% over the last 6 months. 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