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Filipino employees are among the happiest workers in the Asia-Pacific region, ranking second only to Indonesia, according to the latest Workplace Happiness Index: Philippines 2025 released by Jobstreet by SEEK.
The leading online career platform conducted a regional survey from October to November 2025 involving more than 10,500 employed individuals across Asia-Pacific, including 1,000 Filipino workers aged 18 to 64 from across the country.
The study found that employees increasingly value meaningful work, personal wellbeing, and career development alongside salary and workplace flexibility.
Results showed that 77% of Filipino respondents described themselves as somewhat or extremely happy at work, placing the Philippines among the region’s happiest workforces behind Indonesia, which posted 82%.
The report noted that this positive outlook is largely driven by employees’ strong sense of purpose and alignment with their company’s goals, beyond financial rewards alone.
By region, workers in the Visayas emerged as the happiest at 82%, followed by those in the National Capital Region at 77%. Luzon and Mindanao both recorded 76%.
Despite slight differences, the findings suggest workplace happiness remains generally consistent across the country.
Drivers of happiness
Jobstreet by SEEK’s latest findings showed that Filipino workers are looking beyond salary and hybrid work arrangements, with many now linking workplace happiness to a stronger sense of purpose, opportunities for learning and growth, and meaningful day-to-day responsibilities.
The report also found that 77% of respondents feel valued in their workplace, while 74% consider their jobs fulfilling, reflecting high levels of employee satisfaction and overall positivity at work.
While salary remains the leading factor in attracting and retaining employees, the report found that a strong sense of purpose at work — particularly how employees see their roles contributing to both company objectives and personal goals — has a greater influence on overall engagement and job satisfaction.
Meanwhile, the study said that stress and burnout also have impacts on the workers.
A total of 41% of the respondents said they are in cintrol of their stress levelsm while 38% said they are burnt out or extremely exhausted with their jobs.
Concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) continue to emerge across industries, with 41% of
workers expressing concern about AI’s potential impact on their jobs.
“Jobstreet by SEEK, through this study, seeks to empower hirers in navigating these shifts and creating workplaces that foster talent engagement and long-term growth,” said Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK in the Philippines.—LDF, GMA News
