2026年菲律宾人才趋势报告

HiringThroughthe HypeHow to navigate the noise to find the talent who’ll make a realdifference to your organisation INTRODUCTION FROM OUR REGIONAL DIRECTORS CONCLUSION How to navigate our report What is Talent Trends? the noise: working professionals think, expect and need from their careers today. Now in its fifth year, it bringstogether the views of 60,000 people, with insights covering 36 markets, to give organisations a clearpicture of what’s really shaping hiring and work.Each year, we keep part of the survey consistent so we can track how expectations change over 1. The HypeMakes sense of the headlines and the big claims shaping each topic – and why they matter now. time. We also add new questions to capture emerging shifts – from the impact of AI and skillsshortages, to how people feel about flexibility, progression andwellbeing.Businesses use Talent Trends to guide their hiring decisions throughout the year. Our consultants bring these insights into everyday conversations with customers, exploring them in even more detailthrough the events and webinars we run around the world.It helps leaders make confident, informed decisions by basing their plans on what people are actually Shows what professionals are really thinking, separating noise from fact usinginsight from our survey respondents. Talent Trends exists for a simple reason: to help organisations hire, develop and keep the talent thattruly makes a difference. Turns the insight into action with clear, practical habits companies can use tohire with confidence. Want to hire talent that makes a realdifference to your organisation? Cut through the hype to get to what really matters.The Philippines enters 2026 from a position of relativeThe evolution of Shared Service Centres is a primaryAs Michael Page marks its 50th anniversary globally, example of this transformation. We see a move beyondtraditional support into complex and senior functions suchas finance and marketing. Technology, particularlyAI, isreshaping the hiring landscapefor both candidates andclients, changing processes and behaviours from starttofinish.Talent assessment is also changing.Skills are now astronger indicator of successthan linear career pathsdecades of leading through change have shaped ourperspective. While the context evolves, the fundamentalsremain constant: listening carefully, understanding whatpeople value, and helping them make informed decisions.Throughout these years, one principle has remained centralto our work – connecting talent that makes a difference.Drawing on insights from more than 60,000 professionalsglobally, this year’s Talent Trends report reinforces that 60,000survey participantsGlobal Talent Trends 2026 strength, underpinned by a young workforce and sustainedservices-led growth. However, heightened globaluncertainty has led organisations to take a more selectiveapproach to hiring, prioritising stability, capability buildingand long-term readiness.Talent demand is shifting toward specialised, highervalue roles, with increased focus on leadership and mid- management capability to steer transformation under tighterconstraints. As a result,succession planningis moving tothe forefront, shaping not only talent strategies but broaderbusiness planning decisions. Clear role definition, credibleprogression and consistent leadership direction are essentialto attraction and retention, strengthening the Philippines’position as a rising talent market in Southeast Asia.In this environment, Talent Trends 2026,Hiring Throughthe Hype, reflects how these conditions are shaping hiringor traditional qualifications. More hiring managers in thePhilippines are prioritising adaptability and technicalcapability, while candidates are increasingly drawn to roleswhere their expertise is clearly recognised and valued.Professional priorities have likewise stabilised aroundflexibility.In the Philippines, higher energy and transportcosts have reinforced its importance amid rising commutingand living expenses. Many organisations have responded hiring is more complex, more competitive, and more humanthan ever. Technology will continue to advance, andorganisations will continue to adapt, but trust, clarity, andsound judgement remain key differentiators. When leadersremain pragmatic, communicate openly, and build genuineconnections, they create confidence and stability, even inuncertain times.Contact our specialist consultants todayto cut through thenoise and hire the very best talent with confidence.Insights covering 36markets by maintaining flexible and hybrid working arrangements tomanage cost pressures while sustaining engagement. Asa result, work-life balance has become the defining factorin career decisions, elevating clarity around flexibility andwellbeing as a core retention priority.Let’s dive into the report. decisions across the market. Following a year focused onreassessment and clarity,organisations that are continuingto hire are placing greater empha