Samsung Group is increasing its hiring efforts this year, planning to recruit over 10,000 employees despite widespread job cuts in the global tech industry. The company will begin the first phase of recruitment today, March 10, 2025.
A total of 16 affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display, Samsung SDI, and Samsung Biologics, will participate in this recruitment drive. Candidates can submit their applications through Samsung’s official recruitment portal until March 17. The selection process includes an online aptitude test in April, followed by interviews in May and medical assessments.
Samsung Electronics, the largest subsidiary, has been consistently increasing its workforce. Since 2018, the company’s domestic employee count has grown by more than 24 percent, reaching 128,169 by mid-2024. This hiring initiative aligns with Samsung’s long-term plan to onboard 80,000 employees over the next five years in sectors such as semiconductors, biotechnology, and advanced IT solutions.
This recruitment effort stands in stark contrast to ongoing layoffs in the tech industry. For example, Intel cut 15,000 jobs last year due to financial difficulties, while Meta recently announced a five percent workforce reduction, affecting 3,600 employees.
On March 7, 2025, employees from the Samsung workers’ union marched toward the company’s manufacturing plant near Chennai. The protest followed failed negotiations mediated by the state government to resolve ongoing disputes between the union and the company.
Approximately 1,250 workers participated in the march to the facility in Sunguvarchatram, claiming that Samsung was unwilling to revoke their suspensions and was requiring them to sign an apology letter to return to work. In response, the company accused the union of making unreasonable demands and frequently changing its position during negotiations.
However, recent reports indicate that Samsung has agreed to conduct a fair internal inquiry regarding these workers. The company has also permitted other protesting employees to return to work.
