SUBSCRIBERS

Tech layoffs turn talent hiring into employer’s market

Benjamin Cher
Published Mon, Dec 12, 2022 · 05:50 AM

TECH companies are quickly shedding jobs, marking a reversal of their hiring rampage over the last few years. And salaries are starting to ease from the giddy levels reached during the height of the tech talent grab.

But there’s an upside – talent is quickly being soaked up by startups and other employers.  

Layoffs have swept through the tech ecosystem as companies – from giants Meta and Sea to online classified ads platform Carousell and hiring startup Glints – strive to cut costs and preserve cash. 

At least 1,270 tech jobs held by Singapore resid…

KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE

READ MORE

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Startups & Tech

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here