Over seven in 10 regional companies operating in the Greater Bay Area are maintaining a “cautious stance” on expansion, planning to hire no more than 30 new staff over the next three to five years, a survey has found.There is, however, strong demand in the market for hybrid professionals who can blend technology and management expertise, according to the study.The survey was conducted between April and December last year by local recruitment firm KOS International and Guangzhou-based Sun Yat-sen University’s Institute of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Development Studies.
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Greater Bay Area firms ‘cautious’ about hiring but hybrid tech talent in demand
A recent survey conducted by KOS International and Sun Yat-sen University between April and December last year revealed that over 70% of companies in the Greater Bay Area are adopting a cautious approach to expansion. These firms plan to hire a maximum of 30 new staff over the next three to five years.
Vivian AuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 10:47 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A recent survey conducted by KOS International and Sun Yat-sen University between April and December last year revealed that over 70% of companies in the Greater Bay Area are adopting a cautious approach to expansion. These firms plan to hire a maximum of 30 new staff over the next three to five years. Despite this general hiring hesitancy, the study also identified a significant market demand for hybrid professionals. These individuals possess a blend of technology and management expertise, making them highly sought after in the region.
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The survey was conducted between April and December last year.
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There is strong market demand for hybrid professionals who can combine technology and management expertise.
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Over 70% of Greater Bay Area companies are cautious about expansion, planning to hire no more than 30 new staff in the next 3-5 years.
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