Singapore hiring sentiment rises in Q2 2026 amid AI adoption and skills demand
Singapore’s hiring outlook rebounds in Q2 2026 as employers seek new skills and experiment with AI across recruitment, onboarding, and training.
Employees in Singapore increasingly taking “snooze days” as sleep gap widens
Despite growing awareness of sleep’s health benefits, many employees in Singapore struggle to translate knowledge into consistent, restorative sleep habits.
The new talent architecture: Balancing rapid AI adoption with human-centric leadership
AI is redefining workforce skills, and Cornerstone’s upcoming webinar on March 25 will guide HR leaders in building future-ready, skills-first teams.
Singapore to raise retirement and re-employment ages in July
Singapore will raise retirement and re-employment ages from July 1, strengthening workforce resilience and long-term retirement adequacy.
Unleashing the next era of skills-driven leadership at CHRO Series Hong Kong 2026
Hong Kong’s 2026 budget transforms HR priorities, making CHRO Series Hong Kong 2026 essential for leaders shaping AI-enabled, skills-driven workplaces.
AI skills emerge as Singapore’s hardest-to-fill talent gap
AI capabilities now top Singapore’s hardest-to-fill skills list even as overall hiring pressures show signs of moderating in 2026.
Singapore Budget 2026: Scaling AI through national coordination and workforce integration
Budget 2026 marks a turning point as Singapore aligns AI deployment with long-term employability and skills resilience.
Malaysia expands employer duty of care to mental health under 2026 flexible work safety guide
Malaysia has expanded employer obligations under flexible work, mandating mental health and psychosocial risk assessments alongside physical safety checks.
CEO turnover hits eight-year high as Asia-Pacific boards double down on internal talent
Rising CEO exits in 2025 highlight mounting leadership pressure and a growing resilience on internal successors across Asia-Pacific.
Employees in Singapore still believe in workplace happiness, but burnout and stalled growth persist
Workplace happiness remains elusive for many employees in Singapore, with burnout and slow career progression dragging satisfaction below regional peers.
Singapore labour market shows steady growth amid tight hiring conditions
Employment in Singapore continues to grow steadily as organisations boost wages and navigate a competitive market for skilled talent.
Trust, talent and technology: HR leaders to convene for CHRO Series Hong Kong 2026
From AI disruption to talent shortages, CHRO Series returns to Hong Kong this March to equip HR leaders with the insights and tools to lead with impact.
SMU launches Resilient Workforces Institute to futureproof careers in the age of AI
Singapore’s talent landscape gets a boost as SMU launches ResWORK to study human-machine collaboration and lifelong learning.
Geopolitical tops Singapore leaders’ risk radar as AI and strategic skills shape talent priorities
For the first time, executives in Singapore cite geopolitical uncertainty as their top threat, with AI and leadership skills driving talent decisions.
Climate leadership drives higher growth as Japan sets the global pace
Environmental leadership is increasingly shaping governance, rewards and resilience, with leading organisations delivering stronger business outcomes.
Young talent in South Korea accepts lower starting pay as entry-level roles decline
As AI adoption accelerates, South Korea’s young jobseekers are resetting pay expectations amid a structural decline in entry-level roles.
Singapore salaries set to rise 4% in 2026, but real wage growth remains subdued: Mercer
While organisations in Singapore plan a 4% salary boost in 2026, economic pressures are expected to keep real wage growth modest.
Organisations in Singapore tightens AI governance to build trust in the 2026 workplace
As AI becomes central to work, ADP’s 2026 HR Trends Guide shows employers reshaping HR, skills strategies, and governance for trust.
Can workplaces remain “human” in the age of AI? Rothman & Roman seeks industry answers
Amid rising geopolitical tension, AI disruption, and workforce fatigue, organisations are rediscovering communication as the foundation of trust, belonging, and sustainable culture.
Cautious optimism marks Singapore’s workforce plans for early 2026
Organisations in Singapore are recalibrating hiring strategies for 2026 as economic pressures drive a more measured approach to workforce planning and expansion.
Singapore sees rising demand for digital-ESG talent as workforce expectations evolve
New regional insights reveal employees increasingly value meaningful work and development opportunities over pay, reshaping how organisations compete for talent.
Singapore’s workforce rewrites the career script
As uncertainty rises, employees in Singapore are reconsidering what matters most, with security, fulfilment and flexibility emerging as new career essentials.
Excellence in HR recognised at HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
The HR community gathered on December 4 as HRM Asia celebrated the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 and honoured this year’s top-performing HR partners.
Organisations in Singapore turn cautious as costs climb and talent pressures intensify
Business confidence in Singapore is slipping as organisations confront escalating costs, global uncertainties and persistent workforce challenges heading into 2026.
Employees in Singapore lack flexible hours despite hybrid work trend
Employees in Singapore largely welcome return-to-office mandates, but gaps in flexible hours and workplace perks threaten retention and engagement.
AI reshapes workforce: Two-thirds of organisations expect steep decline in entry-level hiring
AI adoption is rapidly reshaping global workforces, slowing entry-level hiring and intensifying skills shortages as organisations race to redesign roles and reskill talent.
NWC guidelines push for wage flexibility and business transformation alongside mandated pay increases
The National Wages Council recommends pay increases of 5.5% to 7.5% for lower-wage workers in Singapore and encourages employers to adopt flexible pay structures and upskill employees.
Daily GenAI use linked to higher pay, productivity, and job security
Frequent GenAI users are seeing tangible benefits, reporting stronger performance and better career outcomes than non-users, PwC’s latest findings show.
New Workplace Fairness Act establishes legal path for discrimination claims
Parliament passes key Bill, bringing Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act closer to launch with stronger discrimination protections and dispute safeguards.
After-work socials may not boost everyone’s morale, study finds
Invitations to team dinners and drinks can improve workplace connection for some, yet create anxiety for others, a new study shows.