2025年亚洲人才报告：中国篇

Charting a Strong Course Mainland China About this RAbout this Reporteport RGF’s Talent in Asia Report is conducted annually, with the aim of better understandingthe needs and behaviours of candidates across Mainland China, Singapore, IndiaandThailand. This report is based on RGF-owned data compiled via a targeted survey more than 500employees and employers across seven key industry sectors: ●Banking, Financial Services & Insurance●Consumer Goods & Retail●Electronics & Materials●Healthcare & Life Sciences●Industrial Manufacturing●Professional Services & Business Process Outsourcing●Technology, Media & Telecommunications The survey findings and insights, supplemented with insights from employers, highlightrespondents’ talent sentiment, talent activity, salary and compensation, views onartificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace and flexibility. Our report also includesrecommendations for both talents and employers. This “RGF Talent in Asia 2025" series report (hereinafter referred to as the “report”)and all associated intellectual property and derivative rights are owned by RGFInternational Recruitment (hereinafter referred to as “RGF”). The report is intended solely for personal or corporate use through official RGFchannels or RGF-authorised channels (collectively referred to as “RGF-authorisedchannels”). Without prior authorisation from RGF, no individual or company mayuse the content of the report for commercial purposes, promote or distribute thereport through means other than the RGF-authorised channels, or provide downloadservices of the report to the public or third parties. RGF will pursue legal action againstany infringement of its rights. Due to the real-time nature of some of this data, weencourage readers to use these insights at their discretion. The content of the reportis for reference only, and RGF assumes no responsibility for the outcomes of anybusiness decisions made based on the report. Respondents by age Aboutheld decision-making power orinfluence over hiring decisionswithin their organisations.46% Respondents by industry Respondents by type of company Table of Contents VI Key Findings11 About this Report2 Talent Sentiment: RisingConfidence in the FutureA wave of positivity12 Table of Contents4 Talent ActivityDecreased job-seeking15 Salary and CompensationCautious satisfaction24 A sharp divideFrom our Managing Director5 AI in the WorkplaceIncreasing usage and maturity32 6Optimism and rootednessTalent in Mainland China:At a Glance FlexibilitySeeking more options37 Recommendations forTalentsCross-functional personaldevelopment40 Rebounding amid uncertaintyMarket Overview9 Recommendations forEmployersInvesting in AI for the future41 About RGF42 From ourManagingDirector Rita CuiManaging Director,RGF Professional RecruitmentChina Geopolitical shifts are further shaping thislandscape. The April U.S. tariff announcementtriggered accelerated downsizing by foreign firms,pushing unemployment to worrying highs. WhileChina's strategic trade shifts toward the EU, MiddleEast, and ASEAN offer some buffer, the recentpause on May 8 tariffs underscores just how volatilethe external environment remains. Talent across China are entering 2025 with cautiousoptimism. Six in ten express confidence about theirprospects, particularly within powerhouse sectors likeElectronics & Materials (77%), Technology / Media /Telecom (66%), and Industrial Manufacturing (63%).This energy is fuelling job growth in key hubs—Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Hangzhou, andZhuhai—where innovation thrives. So, what does this mean for employers? Successhinges on focus and foresight. Prioritise sectorsbuzzing with optimism and align with companiesdeeply committed to China for the long run.Scrutinise stability—avoid partners vulnerable tosudden market exits. And crucially, listen to whattalent is telling you right now: leverage real-timedata on shifting priorities and vanishing mobility torefine your hiring pace and messaging. Yet beneath this momentum lies a stark divide. Whilecutting-edge fields like AI, electric vehicles, ande-commerce dominate over 75% of new hiring,traditional industries face intense pressure. Manycandidates here have been searching for oversix months, creating a pool of experienced talentstruggling to find footing. The contrast is sharp: "talentwars" rage for specialists in AI and fintech, while othersectors feel stagnant. As your partner, RGF harnesses our uniqueinsights—from tracking why talent moves (orstays put) to measuring sector confidence—tocut through the noise. In this divided yet dynamicmarket, our 2025 Talent in Asia Report equips youwith the clarity to navigate risks and seize China’shigh-growth opportunities. Adding to the complexity, talents are choosingstability over movement. A striking 94% aren’tactively job hunting—with 58% explicitly prioritisingstaying put. When they do consider a move, careergrowth (50%) has overtaken salary (43%) as theirtop motivator