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Over half of firms still hire selectively despite better revenue
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Singapore Business Review
· September 10, 2026
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Key points Further information on this trend is available from the Singapore Business Review. Firms are being cautious with their hiring practices, with over half still hiring selectively.
Firms are being cautious with their hiring practices, with over half still hiring selectively. This approach is being taken despite the fact that revenue has improved for these companies.
Further information on this trend is available from the Singapore Business Review.
The publication reports on this development, providing insight into the current state of hiring practices among firms, but details on specific industries or regions are not provided here.
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