Dear VDMA member,
With China's economic growth slowing, companies are grappling with shrinking corporate profits, overcapacity, and deflationary pressure - factors that are making salary adjustments, talent retention, and recruitment increasingly challenging.
In this evolving environment, understanding current compensation trends and HR developments has become more important than ever. Talent Fishers Recruitment & HR Consulting has conducted a salary survey among Italian manufacturing companies operating in China (Suzhou area) in November 2025. The survey provides valuable insights into recent salary developments, compensation structures, and the expectations of employees at different levels of foreign invested companies in China.
During this online event, we will present the key findings of the survey and discuss what they mean for European companies operating in China. In addition, our speakers will share broader HR and recruitment trends for 2026, including talent availability, hiring strategies, and how companies are adapting their HR policies to the changing economic landscape. As an increasing number of Chinese companies expand internationally, the discussion will also explore the trends emerging from this development and what they may mean for the global talent market.
Agenda
15:00 Welcome by VDMA China
15:10 Keynote: Salary Development & Recruitment Trends in China in 2026 by Gianvito D'Onghia, China Managing Director and Fabien Guérin Managing Partner, The Talent Fishers Group
- Introduction of the Salary Report Manufacturing
- Recruitment Trends in China in 2026
- Recruitment Trends in Europe 2026 of Chinese companies going abroad
16:10 Q&A session
16:30 End
Event Details:
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 15:00 – 16:30 (Chinese time) / 9:00 – 10:30 (German time)
Format: online via MS Teams
Participation Fee: 200 RMB
Join us to gain practical insights and benchmarks that can support your HR planning and decision making.
VDMA China