Talent Behavior
What percentage of talents actively applied for a job in the past year?
66%
What type of content is the most trusted source when talents research potential employers?
Employee reviews on job platforms
What factor has the highest influence on sense of purpose at work?
Growth & Learning
What percentage of talents now use AI frequently in their work?
63%
What work setup remains the most preferred by talents?
Hybrid work
Name three of the top application channels talents continue to use when looking for opportunities.
Jobstreet, LinkedIn, Indeed, Recruitment Email, and Company Websites
(Any three)
What percentage of talents consider company updates when researching a potential employer?
69%
What percentage of talents feel their organization fulfills its EVP?
67%
Name two areas where AI provides the most support according to the report.
Any two of:
What percentage of talents are satisfied with their current work setup?
70%
Which generation places more emphasis on alternative career paths such as remote work and advisory roles?
Gen X
What percentage consider job ads with photos or videos?
42%
Across generations, what three broad career priorities remain relatively consistent?
Work-life Balance, Leadership, and Growth and Development
True or False: The report suggests that AI adoption is still largely experimental among employees.
False — AI use has become embedded in everyday work.
In the Philippines, what percentage are frustrated when salary information is missing from job ads?
69%
Talents aren't necessarily waiting until they are unhappy with their jobs before exploring opportunities. What behavior does the report identify as becoming increasingly common?
Continuous/active job seeking—even while currently employed.
According to the report, what percentage of talents feel their current organization is actually fulfilling its Employee Value Proposition?
67%
How many out of 10 talents aspire to stay with their current organization for the next 2 years?
6 out of 10
Nearly half of candidates consider these two capabilities critical for the future of work. What are they?
AI literacy and data skills
Name three things candidates want employers to be transparent about during the hiring process.
Any three of: salary range, role scope, reporting lines, success metrics, interview stages/timelines, and application updates
The report says candidates are not disengaged—they are ________. What word completes the statement?
Cautious.
The report explains that they are comparing, researching, and paying attention to how organizations hire—not just what they offer.
According to the report, why are employee reviews becoming increasingly important in employer research?
Because talents want authentic employee experiences rather than relying only on polished company messaging.
What term describes an employee who remains with an organization but is psychologically disengaged from their work?
Quiet quitting
What percentage of talents expect their employer to provide training to build AI and technology-related skills?
58–59%
Which three sources are highlighted as important when talents research potential employers?
Employee reviews, company websites, and friends/colleagues