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Singapore employers grow selective as nearly half plan to hold headcount steady in Q4: survey
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the survey and its findings are available from The Business Times. The publication reported on the survey, which provides insight into the hiring plans of employers.
Employers are becoming more selective in their hiring practices. A survey has found that nearly half of them plan to hold their headcount steady in the fourth quarter.
Further details about the survey and its findings are available from The Business Times. The publication reported on the survey, which provides insight into the hiring plans of employers.
The survey's results suggest a cautious approach to hiring, with many employers choosing not to increase their staff numbers in the upcoming quarter. For more information, readers can refer to the original report in The Business Times.
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Category: business Published: September 7, 2026 Source: The Business Times Reading time: 1 min
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