Companies planning workforce cuts in 2025 jumped to 11%, up from 2% last year, amid mixed hiring plans.

A PwC Romania survey reveals that the percentage of companies planning workforce reductions in 2025 rose from 2% in January 2024 to 11%. Despite this, 47% of companies expect to hire more, while 42% anticipate no change. Sectors like retail, IT, and pharmaceuticals are most affected. Salary budgets are projected to increase by 7.3%, down from 11.6% last year, with increases mainly tied to employee and company performance.