1、The Pulse of Recruitment|1The Pulse of RecruitmentInside the forces that have shapedAsias staffing market in 2025The Pulse of Recruitment|22025 so far has been a year of profound and often unpredictable volatility.As economic headwinds continue to intensify,businesses across Asia have been forced to

2、 adapt quickly,reassessing priorities,tightening budgets,and in many cases,rethinking their workforce strategies.When we first touched on economic outlook in our 2025 Salary Guide,a majority of respondents were feeling cautiously pessimistic about opportunities in the next five years.Today,both prof

3、essionals and business leaders are expressing growing unease,as concerns about the economy intensify,raising questions about job stability and the ability to retain top talent.The findings from this survey reveal a shifting landscape.Hiring activity has slowed,and some organisations are actively con

4、sidering headcount reductions.Yet,this approach has not resolved the underlying issue of skill shortages that continues to hinder growth and innovation.At the same time,job insecurity is rising sharply.Across Asia,three in four professionals are choosing to stay put in their current roles,although n

5、early half still plan to make a move in the second half of the year,driven by the pursuit of greater job security,career progression,or improved compensation and benefits.One encouraging development has been the growing recognition of the need to adapt through capability building.Introduction02Surve

6、y findings0336About HaysAs hiring demand softens,leaders face growing risks of widening skill gapsWeve seen organisations take meaningful steps to equip their workforce with the skills needed to thrive in a more digital,AI-enabled environment.Training initiatives focused on AI tools have gained trac