A survey reveals over 70% of companies in the Greater Bay Area are cautious about expansion, planning minimal new hires. However, there is high demand for professionals skilled in both technology and management.

Over seven in 10 regional companies operating in the Greater Bay Area are maintaining a “cautious stance” on expansion, planning to hire no more than 30 new staff over the next three to five years, a survey has found. There is, however, strong demand in the market for hybrid professionals who can blend technology and management expertise, according to the study. The survey was conducted between April and December last year by local recruitment firm KOS International and Guangzhou-based Sun...