Navigating China's Talent Transformation

China's active job seekers have plummeted to 6% (from 21% in 2024) while compensation satisfaction hits 77% - signaling a profound market shift. Access data-driven strategies for this new reality in the RGF Talent in Asia 2025 Mainland China report now.

Navigating China's Talent Transformation

Key Findings

Key Findings
  • Stability First: 58% professionals now reject career moves – leverage retention playbooks for critical roles
  • Salary & Flexibility Gaps: Bridge the 10-point chasm between increment expectation (27%) and offer by employers (17%) when changing jobs
  • AI-Driven Productivity: Convert 76% efficiency gains into growth while mitigating 60% over-reliance risks

About the Talent in Asia Report

RGF's annual Talent in Asia report deciphers talent trends across Mainland China, Singapore, India, and Thailand. Based on proprietary data from 500+ employers and employees in seven key sectors, this 2025 edition analyzes talent sentiment, mobility patterns, compensation trends, workplace AI adoption, and flexibility demands, providing actionable guidance for professionals and organizations.

Key Findings

China's 2025 Talent Landscape: Navigating Confidence Amidst Complexity

As organizations adapt to evolving economic conditions, China's talent market entered 2025 with measured optimism. Sixty percent of professionals express confidence—particularly within high-momentum sectors like Electronics & Materials (77%) and Technology/Media/Telecom (66%)—driving growth in innovation hubs including Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Yet this confidence coexists with notable divergence. While specialized fields such as AI and electric vehicles dominate over 75% of new hiring, traditional sectors face persistent talent mismatches. Concurrently, 94% of professionals now prioritize stability over active mobility, with career growth (50%) surpassing salary (43%) as the primary motivator for career transitions.

"In this complex environment," notes Managing Director Rita Cui from RGF Talent Solutions China, "our data illuminates pathways to transform challenges into competitive advantage—guiding strategic investments in China’s next phase of growth."

We remain committed to empowering your talent strategy through these shifts.

Rita Cui
Managing Director
RGF Talent Solutions China
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