The world of work is shifting fast. Data from 2025 shows what’s changing and where things might go next. The numbers tell a simple story: work is being rebuilt, not replaced. 1. Jobs are growing, but unevenly The International Labour Organization reported that the global employment outlook for 2025 dropped by about seven million jobs
AI was the silent partner for almost every recruiter this year. In 2025, almost 43% of businesses employed AI to help them hire people, up from only 26% the year before. Recruiters used automation to save time, screen resumes, match skills, and set up interviews. Not only was there a difference in speed but also
The job market is now stable after the hiring boom that followed the pandemic. Companies are changing their focus from hiring quickly to keeping employees for a long time. In 2024, about 40 million people quit their jobs on their own, and the same number of people are expected to do so in 2025. Because
Over the last year, flexibility has become a real marker of a healthy, modern workplace. The shift in 2025 taught HR leaders something vital: flexibility isn’t just about working from home, it’s about how work fits into people’s lives. While we can’t predict every twist in the future of work, we can learn from what
The move towards renewable energy is not just a trend; it’s also essential. In 2024, about 66% of all the new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid will come from green sources. This change is needed to slow climate change and ensure that future generations have access to clean energy. Companies that do engineering,
Three years ago, “working from home” felt like a temporary fix. Today, it is normal: more than three-quarters of Malaysian workers want to retain remote options, and most managers are redesigning their offices to accommodate them. Recruiters now advertise roles that can be performed from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, or even a café in Langkawi.
Job interviews aren’t pop quizzes. They’re more like trust tests. Most people enter interviews thinking it’s about giving the “right” answer. List your strengths. Explain your weaknesses. Talk about leadership. And everyone ends up sounding the same. The person across the table (or screen) is trying to figure out what kind of problems you’ve solved,
India’s hiring engine is running hot. Job portals handle 7 million fresh applications every month, and recruiters admit they spend up to 70% of their week just sorting resumes. Artificial intelligence is already shrinking that slog. Screening bots parse a thousand CVs in 2 minutes, chat assistants fix interview slots while you sleep, and predictive
Remote working has become the norm. This change is affecting how businesses approach employee relocation. Moving staff between locations or countries is no longer the only way to build global teams. Nowadays, the focus is on hiring the right people, regardless of their physical location, and enabling them to contribute from anywhere. As companies expand
Starting a 9‑step hiring process may feel like thorough screening to the hiring team. Yet great candidates often see it as a red flag. When people invest and qualify halfway, it signals a deeper problem, your process is working against you. 1. Too Many Steps Create Friction Every extra stage and step adds friction. A
