{"id":34608,"date":"2025-03-10T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4636054_AE36054_0"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:01:00","slug":"apac-hiring-intentions-strengthen-as-employers-express-optimism-for-q2-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=34608","title":{"rendered":"APAC Hiring Intentions Strengthen as Employers Express Optimism for Q2 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<table name=\"logo_release\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2577295\/ManpowerGroup_logo__stacked_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The Net Employment Outlook for Q2 2025 in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span> is 30%, up 3 points from both Q1 2025 and Q2 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Employers in <span class=\"xn-location\">India<\/span> (+43%), <span id=\"spanHghltc59a\">mainland <\/span><span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> (+32%) and <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> (+27%) report the strongest Outlooks in the region, while <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> <span id=\"spanHghlt757e\">SAR<\/span> shows the most cautious Outlook (+11%).<\/li>\n<li>The Information Technology sector continues to lead hiring intentions (+42%), followed by Financials &amp; Real Estate (+34%) and Industrials and Materials (+31%).<\/li>\n<li>Larger organizations demonstrate the strongest hiring intentions, with companies of 5,000+ employees reporting the strongest Outlook (+38%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 11, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;&nbsp;The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals a strengthened hiring Outlook across the <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span> (APAC) region for Q2 2025, with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 30%. This represents an increase of 3 points compared to both the previous quarter and Q2 2024.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder5627\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2636648\/MPG_MEOS_Q2_2025_APAC_Summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2636648\/MPG_MEOS_Q2_2025_APAC_Summary.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - APAC Key Findings\" alt=\"Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - APAC Key Findings\"><\/a><br \/><span>Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey &#8211; APAC Key Findings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Survey, which gathered data from over 10,078 employers across seven APAC countries and territories, indicates a growing confidence in the region&#8217;s labor market as businesses look to expand and invest in talent.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The latest uptick in hiring intentions across APAC is a promising sign for the market. When compared to the previous quarter, the increased hiring intentions employers are reporting this quarter reflect the region&#8217;s adaptability and persistent focus on growth,&#8221; said Fran\u00e7ois Lan\u00e7on, Regional President, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span> &amp; <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Besides employment Outlooks, the APAC report also shed light on the main reasons for staffing increases. 42% of employers in APAC report company expansion as the top reason for staffing increases, followed by new ventures requiring new roles (33%), and tech advancements needing more expertise (31%).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Companies across APAC are proactively shaping their workforce for long-term growth and innovation. The focus on technology and expansion reflects a strategic pivot to future-proof businesses, ensuring competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Initiatives like <span id=\"spanHghltd31b\">mainland <\/span><span class=\"xn-location\">China&#8217;s<\/span> AI investment fund, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> investment in an AI Research and Development Institute, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore&#8217;s<\/span> New Enterprise Compute Initiative are fueling demand for skilled talent, particularly in tech and AI. These efforts underscore the region&#8217;s drive toward technological leadership, even amid economic challenges, solidifying APAC&#8217;s position as a hub of resilience and opportunity,&#8221; Mr&nbsp;Lan\u00e7on said.<\/p>\n<p>To view the complete results for the Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, including regional and country data, visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manpowergroup.com.sg\/meos-apac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.manpowergroup.com.sg\/meos-apac<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Net Employment Outlook for Q2 2025 in Asia Pacific is 30%, up 3 points from both Q1 2025 and Q2 2024. Employers in India (+43%), mainland China (+32%) and Singapore (+27%) report the strongest Outlooks in the region, while Hong Kong SAR shows the most cautious Outlook (+11%). 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