Rethinking HR in Malta: Insights from 2025 and What Comes Next
HR teams in Malta are making a strategic shift. What used to be reactive hiring and administrative support is now evolving into long-term workforce planning, employee development, and culture building.
Based on the findings from the 12th misco Survey on HR Developments in Malta, here’s what’s shaping the future of HR across local businesses.
Retention and Development Are Taking Centre Stage
The number one strategic focus for HR in 2025 is staff retention, cited by 78% of local HR leaders. Alongside this, organisations are prioritising:
- Staff motivation
- People management support for line managers
- Learning and development
This shows a clear move towards building a supportive, stable, and growth-focused environment.
Salary Pressure and Skills Gaps Remain Major Challenges
HR professionals in Malta continue to face familiar obstacles:
- 67% report pressure from salary demands
- 45% struggle with a limited pool of applicants
- 44% cite a lack of experienced candidates
These challenges are prompting employers to strengthen their recruitment and retention strategies by investing in employer branding and offering flexible working conditions.
Turnover Is Levelling Out, But Still Driven by Pay
There are signs of labour market stabilisation:
- 52% of organisations report a turnover of 10% or less, similar to 2024
- 82% of turnover cases are due to voluntary resignations
- 40% attribute this movement to better pay offers elsewhere
To keep talent in place, businesses are placing more emphasis on their employee value proposition (EVP), with growing mentions of:
- Career growth
- Work-life balance
- Positive culture
However, 39% still do not invest in employer branding, suggesting room for improvement.
How misco Helps HR Teams Navigate These Shifts
At misco, we work with HR leaders to create practical, people-centred solutions across:
- Recruitment and selection
- HR advisory and policy design
- Custom training and upskilling
- Workforce surveys and benchmarking
Our support is shaped around the realities of Malta’s labour market, helping organisations retain talent, adapt to change, and build strategies that work.
