HR & Education
Public sector and education lead PMET vacancies in tight labor market
Public sector and education lead PMET vacancies in tight labor market
Public Admin and Education leads Singapore PMET hiring, topping ICT by nearly 20%.
Total employment rises by 55,500 in 2025 as unemployment stays low
Retrenchments remained within non-recessionary norms.
AI trainer hiring rates in Singapore highest in Asia-Pacific, report says
The median hourly rate sits at about $32.31.
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.
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.
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.
In many roles, AI will augment productivity. In others, it will reduce headcount.
Information sector hits 41% net employment outlook in Q2 2026
The construction and real estate sector posted a 24-point jump in the same period.
S’pore sees five CFO appointments in 2025
Retirement accounted for 62% of CFO exits across APAC.
NTU Business–Computing graduates earn highest starting pay in 2026
NUS and SMU dominated starting salary charts alongside NTU.
One in three workers fear stigma over flexible work requests, survey says
Despite high flexible work approvals, concerns over bias linger.
Employers shake off early 2026 gloom as hiring plans rebound
The Information sector is leading the charge with a massive +41% outlook as firms double down on technology-led transformation.
Frasers Property names Tony Lombardo as new Group COO
He will oversee capital strategy and deployment.
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