Employment
AI splitting job market in two: PwC study
In another study, about 49 per cent of CEOs said they expected AI adoption to reduce junior hiring over the next three years
Singapore’s total employment growth slows in Q1; job vacancies dip while retrenchments inch up
Labour market conditions should stay resilient, but firms will be more cautious in hiring, raising wages: MOM
China Inc deploys ‘quiet’ layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
Citibank estimates that 9.6 per cent of all Chinese jobs - roughly 70 million - are at high risk of AI-driven displacement
Singapore employers willing to pay premium for AI skills amid softer hiring sentiment: survey
The outlook drops to 13%, its lowest level since late 2021
UK jobs slump deepens as Starmer woes add to headwinds, REC says
Economists and investors think the weakness of the labour market will limit how far the BOE raises rates this year
AI-linked layoffs in US spark new wave of one-person start-ups
Over 100 tech companies cut more than 115,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026
Singapore’s ‘career bridges’ must be built before workers lose their footing
By identifying which parts of their roles are changing, employees can avoid disruption to their careers
Why underemployment deserves attention, even if it is voluntary
Being underemployed by choice still carries consequences, including skills atrophy
As US visa policies tighten, international students find a tougher job market
The new hurdles have been frustrating and nerve-wracking, the students say
British businesses turning to temporary staff to cope with volatility
BRITISH employers are relying more heavily on temporary workers, a closely watched survey shows, as they adapt to economic turbulence from the war in the Middle East.
