Global Hiring Trends Q2 2025: Insights for Thailand’s Workforce Strategy
As businesses worldwide continue to navigate economic uncertainty, the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (Q2 2025) reveals valuable insights into hiring trends across industries and regions. With data collected from nearly 40,000 employers across 41 countries, this report highlights the resilience of the global labor market, with the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) holding steady at 25% for the third consecutive quarter.
For us, these global insights provide a roadmap for businesses in Thailand to align their workforce strategies with emerging trends, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Key Global Findings and Relevance to Thailand
1. Asia Pacific Leads Hiring Confidence
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region reports the strongest hiring intentions globally, with a Net Employment Outlook of 30%, a 3-point increase from the previous quarter.
India (43%), Taiwan (39%), and China (35%) lead the region, driven by advancements in technology and the creation of new roles.
Thailand’s businesses can leverage this momentum by focusing on tech-driven roles and upskilling their workforce to meet the demands of digital transformation.
2. Technology and Finance Dominate Industry Outlooks
Globally, the Information Technology (35%) and Financials & Real Estate (32%) sectors report the strongest hiring intentions.
For Thailand, the rise of FinTech and digital transformation initiatives presents an opportunity for businesses to attract top talent in these high-demand industries.
Manpower Thailand’s expertise in sourcing skilled professionals ensures businesses can meet these demands effectively.
3. Company Expansion Drives Hiring
Globally, 38% of employers planning to hire cite company expansion as the top reason for staffing increases.
In Thailand, businesses looking to expand can benefit from Manpower Thailand’s workforce solutions, which provide tailored recruitment strategies to support growth.
Thailand’s Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities
Tech Advancements: As businesses across APAC invest in technology, Thailand can capitalize by building a tech-savvy workforce.
Regional Collaboration: With neighboring countries like Singapore (27%) and China (35%) reporting strong hiring intentions, Thai businesses can explore cross-border opportunities to strengthen their workforce.
Challenges
Economic Uncertainty: Globally, 35% of employers anticipating staffing decreases cite economic challenges as the primary reason. In Thailand, businesses must adopt agile workforce strategies to navigate these uncertainties.
Skills Gap: The demand for specialized skills in IT, finance, and healthcare highlights the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
Download the Full Report
Gain deeper insights into global hiring trends and their implications by downloading the Q2 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
How ManpowerGroup Thailand Can Help
At ManpowerGroup Thailand, we understand the complexities of today’s labor market. Backed by global insights and local expertise, we offer comprehensive recruitment and workforce solutions to help businesses thrive.