{"id":48957,"date":"2025-10-24T11:14:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T05:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/?p=48957"},"modified":"2025-10-24T13:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T07:32:23","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-singapore-sep-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-singapore-sep-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore\u2019s Hiring Landscape in \u00a0September 2025: foundit Insights Tracker\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview of Hiring Activity<\/strong>&nbsp;<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for Singapore edged up <strong>1% month-on-month<\/strong> in September 2025, marking its second consecutive month of marginal improvement. However, hiring remained <strong>11% lower year-on-year<\/strong>, indicating that the labour market is still in a phase of cautious recovery. <br><br>The 3-month (+1%) and 6-month (+2%) trends suggest a slow but steady stabilisation as employers focus on selective additions in growth-linked sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.&nbsp;<\/p><div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file aligncenter\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fit_SG_-Sept25.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:540px\" aria-label=\"Embed of &lt;strong&gt;Singapore Hiring Trends in Sep 2025       &lt;\/strong&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a2e9bde7-9b4a-4e76-b361-3df204b3d089\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fit_SG_-Sept25.pdf\"><strong>Singapore Hiring Trends in Sep 2025       <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fit_SG_-Sept25.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a2e9bde7-9b4a-4e76-b361-3df204b3d089\">Download<\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends by Industry (YoY change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>5 of 14<\/em><\/strong><em> industries recorded annual growth in September<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/hospitality-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hospitality<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (+3%)<\/strong> &ndash; The sector continues to strengthen, supported by sustained travel inflows and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) activity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/production-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Production<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/manufacturing-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manufacturing<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong> (+2%)<\/strong> &ndash; Ongoing momentum in precision engineering and consumer-goods output drives consistent hiring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/advertising-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advertising<\/a><\/strong>, Market Research, PR &amp; Media (+1%)<\/strong> &ndash; Gradual rebound in marketing spend and campaign rollouts spurs creative-talent demand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Care (&minus;1% YoY but +2% MoM)<\/strong> &ndash; Month-on-month gains reflect renewed investment in patient services and medical technology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail, Trade &amp; Logistics (0% YoY but +1% MoM)<\/strong> &ndash; Hiring remains stable, anchored by e-commerce and cross-border trade activity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/bfsi-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BFSI<\/a><\/strong> (&minus;13%)<\/strong> &ndash; The sector continues to trim headcount amid margin pressure and tighter regulatory compliance costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education (&minus;9%)<\/strong> &ndash; Enrolment stagnation and curriculum realignment persist, limiting academic and administrative recruitment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Goods\/FMCG (&minus;5%)<\/strong> &ndash; Hiring softens due to subdued discretionary consumption.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT, Telecom\/ISP &amp; <strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/bpo-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPO<\/a><\/strong>\/ITES (&minus;5%)<\/strong> &ndash; Firms remain cautious with tech budgets, prioritising AI-led efficiency over expansion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering, Construction &amp; Real Estate (&minus;1%)<\/strong> &ndash; Project activity remains slow despite slight monthly gains.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import\/Export (&minus;9%)<\/strong> &ndash; External trade fragility continues to weigh on new roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oil &amp; Gas (&minus;1%)<\/strong> &ndash; Energy hiring stays flat, reflecting stable production and muted exploration spend.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government\/PSU\/Defence (&minus;3%)<\/strong> &ndash; Stable employment levels with limited intake.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others (&minus;11%)<\/strong> &ndash; Smaller and niche sectors continue to contract amid macro uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends by Functional Area (YoY change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>3 of 12<\/em><\/strong><em> functional areas posted annual growth in September<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health Care (+4%)<\/strong> &ndash; The standout performer for the third month running, driven by steady investment in clinical, diagnostic, and support roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hospitality &amp;<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/travel-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel<\/a><\/strong> (0% YoY but +3% 3M \/ +6% 6M)<\/strong> &ndash; Sustained demand as tourism and events maintain their upward trajectory.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase\/Logistics\/Supply Chain (&minus;1% YoY but +1% MoM)<\/strong> &ndash; Supply-chain resilience and regional trade integration bolster short-term hiring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development (&minus;7% YoY but +1% MoM)<\/strong> &ndash; Retail and services show early signs of revival in client-facing functions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/software-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Software<\/a>, Hardware &amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/telecom-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telecom<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(&minus;23%)<\/strong> &ndash; The steepest annual fall continues, with global tech realignments and automation curbing new roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/finance-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/accounts-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accounts<\/a><\/strong> (&minus;17%)<\/strong> &ndash; BFSI cutbacks cascade into finance and compliance functions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal (&minus;30%)<\/strong> &ndash; Corporate consolidation and fewer transactions have sharply reduced demand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/marketing-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&amp; Communications (&minus;6%)<\/strong> &ndash; Spending caution keeps hiring subdued despite slight quarterly stabilisation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering\/Production (&minus;7%)<\/strong> &ndash; Hiring slows as infrastructure and real-estate projects remain conservative.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/hr-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/admin-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admin<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(&minus;5%)<\/strong> &ndash; Continued consolidation of support roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service (&minus;1%)<\/strong> &ndash; Demand remains steady but flat, with efficiency tools limiting large-scale additions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others (&minus;9%)<\/strong> &ndash; Contractual and niche roles remain weak.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the mixed signals?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Selective stabilisation:<\/strong> After a prolonged lull, employers are gradually adding roles in healthcare, hospitality, and logistics, signalling cautious optimism.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech and finance retrenchment:<\/strong> IT and BFSI sectors remain key drags, reflecting global headwinds and structural recalibration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shift toward quality hires:<\/strong> Hiring remains skill-centric, with companies focusing on productivity, cross-functional agility, and domain expertise rather than expansionary hiring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the foundit Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>foundit Insights Tracker (fit) Singapore<\/strong>, formerly the Monster Employment Index, is a leading barometer of the nation&rsquo;s online recruitment activity. By analysing millions of job listings, fit offers timely intelligence on hiring trends across industries and functional areas, helping employers and jobseekers navigate Singapore&rsquo;s evolving labour market.&nbsp;<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Hiring Activity&nbsp;The foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for Singapore edged up 1% month-on-month in September 2025, marking its second consecutive month of marginal improvement. However, hiring remained 11% lower year-on-year, indicating that the labour market is still in a phase of cautious recovery. 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