Hays
Hays is a British multinational company providing recruitment and human resources services across 33 countries globally.
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
Expansion plans stall as 18% of firms hit retention wall
Staff retention has emerged as the single largest barrier for companies aiming to scale by 2026.
Singapore amongst top emerging talent networks globally
The country ranked fourth in technology and life sciences.
4 in 10 HR professionals oppose AI in hiring without safeguards
Only three in ten firms in Singapore have AI usage policies.
Nearly half in accountancy and finance open to new career opportunities: report
Most in demand roles include business partner and finance analyst.
AI adoption seen affecting cybersecurity hiring in Singapore: report
Singapore less confident in its ability to attract cybersecurity talent compared to global peers.
MNCs offer more flexible working days than local companies: Hays
Only two in 10 MNCs require their workers to report five days a week in the office.
Almost half of employers still reluctant to use AI in recruitment
Employers who have utilised AI do so for shortlisting, amongst others.
What skills do Singapore employers value?
In terms of hard skills, most of them (72.2%) want employees with technical skills.
Chart of the Day: 3 reasons why Singaporeans are leaving their jobs
For most employees, salary is the deal-breaker.
What are the top 10 in-demand tech jobs in 2023?
The most sought-after professionals aren’t necessarily those with hard skills related to technology.
Chart of the day: Top 3 soft and hard skills employers are looking for
The skills applied to both permanent and temporary employees.
84% of employers consider salary hikes in 2022: Hays
However, data showed people are expecting higher than what employers can give.
Here are Singapore's 2022 top 10 talent trends
Hays Singapore said sustainability is one of the top themes among the trends.
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