Firms dangle double-digit pay hikes for tech talent
Check with some recruiters shows firms are not only hiring for current tech roles, but creating new ones as well
Ng Ren Jye
Singapore
SINGAPORE tech talents - including those in non-technology industries - continue to see high demand despite a slowing global economy and companies switching their hiring to a lower gear.
A check with a number of recruiters showed that businesses are not only hiring for current tech roles, but creating new ones as well. This despite the likes of Uber, Bukalapak, WeWork and HP announcing job cuts around the world this year.
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