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SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction
SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction
Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.
Labour market steady in 2025 despite skills, AI gaps
Hiring agencies and upskilling are critical to bridging talent gaps.
Human resources functions to evolve in 2026 with wider AI adoption
35% of Singapore companies plan to improve payroll transparency over the next two to three years.
Firms to adopt flexible, accessible offices in 2026
Hybrid setups and 15-minute workplaces are seen to boost employee engagement.
Stagnant wages deepen money stress nationwide
Workers face rising financial insecurity as living costs surge and resilience declines.
Singaporeans think AI will improve payroll
Less than 1 in 4 workers think they have the skills to advance their careers.
Grade fixation creates workforce maturity gap
More graduates question whether top grades truly translate into job readiness.
Low psychological safety threatens workplace performance
Most employees are afraid to discuss mental health.
Total employment up by 25,100 in Q3
Resident jobless rate reaches 3.1% as retrenchments ease
Singapore salaries are set to rise 3-5% through 2026
Companies that adopt skills-based hiring approaches and data-driven insights are better positioned to attract and retain talent.
Hiring sentiment for Q1 2026 softens to lowest in three years
Conditions for Q1 2026 have weakened to +15%, the lowest level since Q1 2022.
Finance and insurance hiring rises 23% in Q1
Hiring outlook of finance and insurance employers stands at 33%.
SkillsFuture upgrades workforce tools after rapid employer adoption
Teams may now share training recommendations with internal decision-makers.
Why over half of employers plan a 2026 hiring freeze
Despite the cautious tone, wage plans for lower-wage workers remain firm.
Singapore job postings soften in October as ads remain above pre-Covid levels
Mentions of remote work rose modestly to 8.2% of postings from 7.7% a year earlier.
HR leaders expect AI to take over two-thirds of routine work by 2026
AI adoption accelerates as Singapore HR teams take on broader roles with fewer resources.
Job scams hit 53% of Singaporeans
Nearly one in five (18%) reported being affected by a scam.
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