7 Trends Employees and Employers in China Should Know in 2024

In the face of increasingly challenging economic climates, many companies in Mainland China find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with the dual pressures of uncertainty and the need for sustained growth. Within this volatility, the world of work has continued to evolve, and organisations are cautiously switching from simply keeping the lights on, to strategically planning for the future. 

Today, employers and employees in Mainland China find themselves standing at the cusp of a transformative era, where the convergence of various factors is paving the way for unprecedented change. As more and more data emerge, we take a preliminary look into trends affecting the world of work in Mainland China, offering insights into how employers and employees can navigate this dynamic landscape with foresight and adaptability.

To better understand the road ahead, we polled 1,621 skilled professionals and 526 employers from mainland China in our latest survey and investigated:

•    What employers and employees can expect in 2024
•    The hiring outlook
•    The rise of the multi-generational workforce
•    The importance of contracting
•    Where everyone stands with flexible / remote working
•    Rising roles in Tech
•    The use of Generative AI in recruitment