Challenges in the Employment Market in 2025: Impact on Production and Export

Employment Market Analysis in 2025

The year 2025 is experiencing significant challenges in the employment market. The upcoming quarter is also expected to be similarly tough. Especially in the areas of export and production, companies are facing serious difficulties. Rising costs and fluctuations in exchange rates have intensified firms' challenges regarding employment. It is expected that this stagnation will continue into the first quarter of 2026, but a normalization may occur after the end of summer.

Employment Status in Sectors

Textile manufacturers and the retail sector have faced numerous challenges in 2025, while the financial services sector, particularly in areas like banking, has performed better in terms of employment. Technology companies had a relatively better year, while all manufacturers faced difficulties.

2025 Talent Trends Research

Global studies indicate that work-life balance is playing an important role in employee motivation. Factors such as flexible working conditions have become more significant for employees, while salary remains in second place. The decrease in the number of active job seekers in Turkey is linked to the economic stagnation, which has also slowed job mobility.

Salary Increases and Employer Challenges

Employers struggled to implement the desired salary increases in 2025, which led to employee dissatisfaction. It is expected that with the decline of inflation in the coming year, companies will make a one-time salary increase in January. However, the effects of this increase will be more pronounced, especially in companies with low production margins.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment

The adaptation of artificial intelligence in the Turkish business world has advanced significantly. 45% of white-collar employees are using this technology, an increase of 30% from the previous year. This situation will more significantly affect certain job sectors, such as accounting, and create new job roles.