Co-launching the fully digital survey with European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan, Robert Walters reveals specialist roles healthcare and supply chain will also be in high demand

Taipei – The job market in Taiwan is being driven by technology as the pace of digital transformation is accelerated across sectors in the wake of the pandemic, according to the first-ever fully digital Salary Survey 2021 by Robert Walters, the world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy. The new interactive platform provides localised and global insights from hiring markets across 31 countries to help guide employers and candidates on salaries. This year's insights highlight that the overall hiring market in Taiwan will be driven by digitalisation, with demand for talent in digital transformation, digital marketing and e-commerce across all industries.

Despite the uncertainties and upheavals in 2020, hiring activities in Taiwan rebounded relatively more quickly than other parts of the world. Key findings[1] show that around 73% of professionals intend to look for new jobs across sectors and employers are mostly looking to hire candidates with niche skillsets, soft skills, English capability and strategic mindset. In the current environment, the demand for job security is high and only 55% of professional are expecting a pay rise in 2021. The survey also reveals 76% of mid-senior levels/managers are likely to receive a bonus in 2021.

Tech and digital transformation will continue to be a key growth area

The growth focus in the technology sector will continue to create new business opportunities. According to the industry survey conducted by Robert Walters, tech talents can expect to receive a 10-15% salary increment when changing jobs. This is being driven by local and international companies across almost of markets, as well as Taiwan's more traditional technology areas.

John Winter, Country Manager of Robert Walters Taiwan says, "As might be expected, technology hiring has been a main feature of the market and we have seen many companies look to aggressively add to their headcounts. While Taiwanese companies continue to repatriate some operations from Mainland China, investment from overseas companies is also accelerating in creating many opportunities particularly for software, AI and IOT engineers."

Healthcare sector will continue to recruit for specialist roles, particularly in market access

Healthcare will continue to generate a number of market access positions as well as other technical roles that require candidates with deep knowledge of therapeutic areas and regulatory requirements. We anticipate seeing more multi-country roles residing in Taiwan and some commercial roles replaced by digitisation. Candidates of medical or commercial capabilities and those possessing digital transformation experience can often command more than 15% salary increment for a job change. John added, "Taiwan's healthcare market is very mature, that other parts of Asia are expected to compete for high-performing and senior healthcare talent to move overseas from Taiwan when the borders reopen."

Supply chain professionals to be optimistic about job opportunities

Supply chain has been similarly buoyant particularly for those manufacturing organisations which have sorted to diversify risk away from Mainland China. Many multi-national companies have implemented a China +1 strategy and Taiwan has been benefiting from this. All candidates with digital experience have been in high demand, particularly for sales and marketing professionals. There has also been an increase in demand for roles in e-commerce merchandising, demand prediction and third-party logistics management. In such a competitive market, candidates can expect a salary increase of 15-18% if offered an external opportunity.

About Robert Walters

Established in 1985, Robert Walters is one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies spanning 31 markets. The Taipei office specialises in placing candidates in the following specialities: accounting & finance, healthcare, human resources, sales & marketing, supply chain, logistics & procurement, and tech & transformation.

About the Robert Walters Salary Survey

For more than 20 years, employers and professionals alike have relied on the Robert Walters Salary Survey to help them make critical decisions for their businesses and careers. This year, the new digital edition of the Salary Survey gives easy access to all the salary and market trends. In addition to a comprehensive guide to salaries for thousands of roles in 31 countries, the new digital Salary Survey is packed with helpful tools and resources for hiring managers and job seekers alike, including the latest trends and analysis for different industries, as well as video updates on market conditions from industry experts.

[1] This statistic is based on industry research conducted by Robert Walters in Taiwan during the period of October to November 2020.

2021年華德士薪資調查：科技引領台灣就業市場轉型

華德士與歐洲在臺商務協會共同發表薪資調查報告：指出醫療及供應鏈大熱門

［台北訊］國際專業人才招募顧問公司華德士 (Robert Walters) 最近發表的《薪資調查2021》報告（以下簡稱《報告》）顯示，，由於疫情加速各產業數位轉型，台灣就業市場仍是以科技業為主要動力。該公司的最新數位平台內，從31國的徵才市場歸納出地方及全球趨勢，協助雇主和求職者瞭解薪資結構變化，今年結果顯示，由於全球科技製造廠及數位化需求強勁，台灣整體徵才市場相當重視各產業數位轉型、數位行銷、電子商務等領域的人才相當搶手。

儘管2020年充滿變數和挑戰，台灣徵才市場的反彈速度超越世界多數地區，報告顯示[1]2021年各行各業約有73%的專業人士打算另謀新職，雇主積極尋求人才時，著重於專門技能、軟性技能、英語能力及策略思維；在現有環境下，許多人也追求工作穩定，也只有55%的專業人士認為2021年會加薪。報告亦指出，76%的中高階經理人有機會在2021年獲得額外獎金。

科技和數位轉型仍是熱點

科技業成長將持續創造新商機，華德士的報告指出，科技人才轉職時可期望獲得10%至15%薪資漲幅，這項趨勢由幾乎橫跨相關的國內外公司帶動，尤其是台灣傳統科技產業如半導體等領域。華德士台灣總經理John Winter表示：「一如預期，科技徵才是市場一大主力，許多公司都打算大舉招募人手，除了企業持續從中國大陸回流台灣，海外公司也加速投資，為軟體、人工智慧、物聯網工程師等創造諸多機會」。

醫療產業將持續招募市場開發等專門職缺

醫療業將持續增加市場開發職缺，也需要熟悉治療領域及法規要求的技術人才，預估將有更多跨國職務配置於台灣，但有些商務職缺將由數位化取代。John Winter亦提到：「相較於亞洲其他地區，台灣的醫療市場頗為成熟，許多大型藥廠雖然尋求各種方式提高地方運作效能，但在治療領域、醫學裝置、生技類別仍有優秀人才發揮空間；部分資深人才在旅遊禁令逐漸開放後，也將有機會轉往亞洲其他地區任職」。

供應鏈專業人士的就業市場依然樂觀

供應鏈市場同樣前景可期，特別是製造業希望分散仰賴中國大陸的風險，許多跨國企業均採行「中國加一」策略，而台灣從中獲益許多，尤其在業務和行銷方面，求職者若具備數位經驗都很搶手；電子商務、商品採購、需求預測、第三方物流管理等職缺需求也上漲，在激烈競爭之下，求職者若願意跳槽，可望加薪15%至18%。

關於華德士

華德士(Robert Walters) 成立於1985年，是全球最大的國際專業人才招募顧問公司之一，業務遍及31國，台北辦公室專長涵蓋下列領域：會計與財務、醫療、人力資源、銷售與市場行銷、供應鏈、物流與採購、科技與轉型。

關於華德士薪資調查

二十多年來，雇主與專業人士一值信賴華德士的薪資調查，做為事業和職涯重要決策依據，今年數位版薪資調查讓薪資及市場趨勢查閱變得更為方便，除提供31國數千種職務的薪資指南，數位版調查更備妥實用工具和資源，讓人資經理及求職者查看各產業最新趨勢和分析，以及收看業界專家對於市場概況的評論影片。

[1] 統計數字來自華德士於2020年10月至11月於台灣進行的行業調查。