Q2
2025
ManpowerGroup
Employment Outlook Survey
ASIA PACIFIC
FINDINGS
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Executive Summary
10,078 employers across 7 countries and territories were asked about their second quarter hiring intentions and the reasoning behind their decisions in the latest edition of the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
30% APAC Employment Outlook:
Calculated by subtracting employers planning reductions vs. those planning to hire*. Increased by 3 points when compared to both the previous quarter and Q2 2024.
42% of employers who plan to hire reported that their company is expanding in size, creating more positions.
Highest Hiring Demand in APAC
Financials and Real Estate
Financials &
Real Estate
Information
Technology
*Net Employment Outlook results range from +100% to –100%
Net Employment Outlook data are seasonally adjusted to mitigate the impact of typical annual hiring fluctuations.
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Singapore Salary & Bonus Plans
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Financials and Real Estate
Information
Technology
Q2 APAC Employment Outlooks
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APAC Employment Outlook for Q2 2025
APAC Net
Employment Outlook
44%
14%
39%
3%
of employers anticipate
an increase in hiring
anticipate a decrease
report no change
are unsure
Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook – calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire – stands at 30%.
30%
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Singapore Employment Outlooks Across Key Industry Sectors
Businesses in the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry reported the brightest outlook, increasing when compared to the previous quarter and the same time last year by 9 and 13 points, respectively.
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Changes Over Time
APAC outlooks have increased 3 points when compared to the previous quarter and the same time last year.
What has been/will be the average increment (in %) given to your staff in 2024/2025?
A net 82% of Singapore employers surveyed reveal intentions to increase salaries by 3% or more heading into 2025.
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Company Expansion Drives Q2 Staffing Increases
Over 4,400 employers surveyed in APAC said company expansion is the top reason for staffing increases.
Company growth is creating more jobs
42%
33%
New ventures require new roles
Tech advancements need more expertise
31%
Need the latest skills to stay competitive
30%
Diversity efforts are opening new roles
29%
Backfilling roles
27%
Evolving service needs are creating new roles
25%
Specific projects need dedicated staff
25%
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