Singapore jobs
ESR’s push for AI welcomed by observers, but they say it could put the heat on fresh grads
Market watchers, reacting to the ideas the Economic Strategic Review panels have put forward, say the heavier use of artificial intelligence must be managed
Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?
These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August
Singapore real estate pay gains beat US, Europe with 14% jump: report
Switching employers nets a 32% salary hike in the city-state, compared with 7% for those who stay put
Teachers, AI roles among Singapore’s fastest-growing jobs in 2026: LinkedIn
Technical and strategic roles alongside those requiring human judgement and connection are on the rise
Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: experts
Employers, on the other hand, believe they are rocking away on employee expectations
More employers plan to freeze hiring, moderate wages as business sentiment dips: SNEF poll
Rising manpower costs remain most-cited manpower challenge
Too afraid to quit? Welcome to job hugging
Amid economic uncertainty, employees are staying put for stability and security. What does this mean for employers?
Agoda layoffs: Clauses that deter workers from going to authorities ‘should not be included’
MOM does not proactively monitor severance agreements but will investigate upon complaints, says Manpower Minister Tan See Leng
MOM reviewing NTUC’s call for employers to give advance notice of retrenchments: Tan See Leng
This comes in the wake of online travel booking platform Agoda’s recent layoffs
Singapore SMEs stay in growth zone in Q3, lifted by external sectors: OCBC
But most domestic-facing industries saw a slight pullback on softer local demand
