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SNEF poll: Over half of employers in Singapore freezing hiring or moderating wages

SNEF poll: Over half of employers in Singapore freezing hiring or moderating wages
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Summary A SNEF survey found 54% of employers don’t plan to increase headcount in 2027, while 51% expect to freeze or moderate wages. The survey covered more than 300 companies employing nearly 160,000 workers across 20 industries between June and August 2026. Rising manpower costs remained the to...

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