Hays, the world’s leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has published its Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into how Asia’s staffing market is evolving in response to ongoing economic volatility. 

The report draws on survey responses from over 2,000 professionals and hiring managers across China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, collected in June 2025. Participants were asked targeted questions based on key trends identified in the 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide, with a focus on hiring practices, salary strategies, and job change motivations for the remainder of the year.