February 12, 2021 | 12:03 am Font Size
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MORE THAN a third of companies participating in a study conducted by recruitment firm Michael Page Philippines said they are looking to hire more employees.
In a statement Wednesday, Michael Page Philippines said its Talent Trends 2021 Report found that 35% of companies surveyed are “looking to increase their headcount” in 2021.
The report also found that 45% of employers chose to retain their employees this year even during the downturn in business caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Michael Page reported that “56% of companies cited their continued investment in employees by upskilling the workforce with training while 56% turned to the use of automation for basic processes.”