Tag: Hiring trends
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Cautious Hiring in 2026: Singapore Embraces Contract Roles Amid Economic Uncertainty
Overview: A Prudent Hiring Landscape Takes Shape for 2026 Singapore’s job market, steady in 2025, looks set to enter a more cautious phase in 2026. Analysts predict that employers will prioritize flexibility and cost control, even as the economy remains resilient. A key trend: an increased reliance on contract and short-term positions as companies test…
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Cautious Hiring Expected in 2026: Singapore’s Job Market Outlook
Singapore’s 2026 Hiring Climate: A Cautious Turn After a steadier 2025, Singapore’s job market is shaping up for a cautious 2026. Analysts expect employers to exercise greater selectivity, leaning toward contract roles and project-based hiring rather than broad, permanent recruitment. The shift reflects a mix of macroeconomic uncertainty, sector-specific demand, and a continued emphasis on…
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Cautious Hiring Expected in 2026: Employers Leaning Toward Contract Jobs, Analysts Say
Overview: A Guarded 2026 Job Market in Singapore Singapore’s job landscape is expected to maintain its cautious stance into 2026. After a steady 2025, where concerns about fresh graduate employment surfaced, analysts say employers will likely temper their hiring plans and favor flexible arrangements over full-time commitments. The trend toward contract roles could reflect a…
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Vacancies Slump to Four-Year Low as Businesses Brace for Budget
Overview: A cautious hiring landscape as the Budget looms Job vacancies have fallen to a four-year low, signaling a cooling in the UK labor market as employers pause recruitment ahead of the upcoming Budget. Data shows October vacancies at 796,385, a more than 7% year-on-year decline and the steepest drop in years. Analysts say this…