HR & Education
Nearly 60% of employees put compensation, stability and balance first, Indeed says
Nearly 60% of employees put compensation, stability and balance first, Indeed says
Employers estimate that workers value these factors at only 29% (salary and stability) and 27% (work-life balance), respectively.
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NTU and UOB launch hub for student-led venture creation
Key areas include sustainability and AI.
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Singapore workers spend more time in office than at home, survey finds
Workers want slightly more office time.
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Retrenchments stable despite hitting 3,690 in Q4 2025
MOM reports retrenchment figures fluctuating less than 5% since Q4 2024.
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Employers face persistent skill shortages
Hiring slowdown masks tight labour market.
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Nearly half of Gen Z employees disengaged as they demand more structure
Clearer expectations and mentor access cited as key needs for early-career staff.
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Over 2 in 5 pessimistic on job opportunities as most firms face skill gaps
Less than half (47%) of professionals felt secure in their roles.
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Public sector and education lead PMET vacancies in tight labor market
Public Admin and Education leads Singapore PMET hiring, topping ICT by nearly 20%.
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Total employment rises by 55,500 in 2025 as unemployment stays low
Retrenchments remained within non-recessionary norms.
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AI trainer hiring rates in Singapore highest in Asia-Pacific, report says
The median hourly rate sits at about $32.31.
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Nearly half of Singapore vacancies in 2025 driven by new job creation
Long-term unfilled roles fell to 17.1% even as demand stayed strong in key sectors.
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Singapore firms lag in phone support as customers still prefer calling for help
A survey found 80% of customers want phone support, but only 9% of companies plan to prioritise it.
More Singapore employees turn to AI for work advice over managers
Randstad’s 2026 survey shows more employees are using AI for career guidance despite strong trust in managers.
NIE, NTU, and NUS programs lead employability rankings with perfect scores
Education and medicine graduates from these universities secured full-time jobs.
AI to boost ideas and creativity for 80% of Singapore firms
A ManpowerGroup survey found over 75% of SG firms expect AI to assist problem solving and project management.
MBA students chase practical experience
Singapore MBA students prioritise real-world skills and career outcomes
Mid-market firms lead Q2 hiring surge as 'mega-employers' retreat
ManpowerGroup shows 41% hiring outlook for mid-sized firms, up 20 points year-on-year.
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