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title: Hiring Trend and Industry Shift Insights for Q3 2025
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# [Hiring Trend and Industry Shift Insights for Q3 2025](https://manpower.com.ph/insights/hiring-trend-insights-manpower-philippines-q32025)

 Written by [Yogi Velasquez](https://manpower.com.ph/insights/author/yogi-velasquez) | June 17, 2025

Insights from Rommel Roque, President & CEO of Manpower (Philippines)   
on the hiring trends and industry shifts for Q3 2025:

"Despite uncertainty around the world, the APME region continues to show resilience and strength in the hiring landscape for Q3 2025.

Across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, the **Net Employment Outlook remains steady at +28%**—showing stability from last quarter and gaining 7 points compared to this time last year. This is a strong signal of confidence in our markets.

**Information Technology is leading the way with a +38% Outlook**, followed by **Financials & Real Estate (+31%)** and **Industrials & Materials (+29%)**. These number show growing demand and opportunities in these industries.

It’s also notable that **63% of companies in APME are increasing their investments in automation**—a clear indication of an overall trend for efficiency and innovation.

**In the Philippines, we’re seeing encouraging alignment with regional trends.** Our local market continues to demonstrate strength in sectors such as IT and Business Services, where demand remains robust. As organizations pursue automation efforts and digital transformation, we’re in a great position to provide skilled talent and meaningful support both locally and throughout the world. We look forward to maximizing this momentum to help shape a future-ready workforce."

 

**A Quick Look at the Data:**

**APME Maintains Stable Hiring Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty in Q3 2025** 

- The Net Employment Outlook for Q3 2025 in Asia Pacific and the Middle East (APME) is +28%, remaining the same as Q2 2025 and up 7 points from Q3 2024. 

- Employers in U.A.E. (+48%), India (+42%), and China (+28%) report the strongest Outlooks in the region, with U.A.E. also ranking first globally, beating the global average by 24 points. 

- The Information Technology sector leads hiring intentions (+38%), followed by Financials and Real Estate (+31%) and Industrials and Materials (+29%). 

- More than 6 in 10 (63%) companies in APME report increasing their investment in task or process automation.  

 

 

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