Company expansion, new ventures, and advancements in technology are the top reasons for staffing increases throughout the Asia-Pacific region, according to research from ManpowerGroup.
By Maggie Mancini
The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals a strengthened hiring outlook across the APAC region in the second quarter of 2025, indicating a growing confidence in the region’s labour market as businesses look to expand and invest in talent.
The APAC report also sheds light on the main reasons for staffing increases. These include:
- company expansion (42%);
- new ventures requiring new roles (33%); and
- tech advancements needing more expertise (31%).
“Companies across APAC are proactively shaping their workforce for long-term growth and innovation,” says François Lançon, regional president or Asia Pacific and Middle East at ManpowerGroup. “The focus on technology and expansion reflects a strategic pivot to future-proof businesses, ensuring competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global landscape.”
Businesses in India continue to lead the region in hiring sentiment, with 34% of organisations reporting a strong outlook. This is compared to 32% in China, 27% in Singapore, and 11% in Hong Kong, the report finds. Additionally, the IT sector continues to lead hiring intentions (42%), followed by financials and real estate (34%) and industrials and materials (31%).
Larger organisations demonstrate the strongest hiring intentions (38%), followed by companies with between 250 and 999 employees (36%), and those with between 1,000 and 4,999 employees (35%).
