{"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":"\n<p><strong>Overview of Hiring Activity<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<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>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends by Industry (YoY change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>5 of 14<\/em><\/strong><em> industries recorded annual growth in September<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<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> \u2013 The sector continues to strengthen, supported by sustained travel inflows and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) activity.\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<\/strong> (+2%)<\/strong> \u2013 Ongoing momentum in precision engineering and consumer-goods output drives consistent hiring.\u00a0<\/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> \u2013 Gradual rebound in marketing spend and campaign rollouts spurs creative-talent demand.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Care (\u22121% YoY but +2% MoM)<\/strong> \u2013 Month-on-month gains reflect renewed investment in patient services and medical technology.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail, Trade &amp; Logistics (0% YoY but +1% MoM)<\/strong> \u2013 Hiring remains stable, anchored by e-commerce and cross-border trade activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<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> (\u221213%)<\/strong> \u2013 The sector continues to trim headcount amid margin pressure and tighter regulatory compliance costs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education (\u22129%)<\/strong> \u2013 Enrolment stagnation and curriculum realignment persist, limiting academic and administrative recruitment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Goods\/FMCG (\u22125%)<\/strong> \u2013 Hiring softens due to subdued discretionary consumption.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT, Telecom\/ISP &amp; <strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/bpo-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPO<\/a><\/strong>\/ITES (\u22125%)<\/strong> \u2013 Firms remain cautious with tech budgets, prioritising AI-led efficiency over expansion.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering, Construction &amp; Real Estate (\u22121%)<\/strong> \u2013 Project activity remains slow despite slight monthly gains.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import\/Export (\u22129%)<\/strong> \u2013 External trade fragility continues to weigh on new roles.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oil &amp; Gas (\u22121%)<\/strong> \u2013 Energy hiring stays flat, reflecting stable production and muted exploration spend.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government\/PSU\/Defence (\u22123%)<\/strong> \u2013 Stable employment levels with limited intake.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others (\u221211%)<\/strong> \u2013 Smaller and niche sectors continue to contract amid macro uncertainty.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Trends by Functional Area (YoY change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>3 of 12<\/em><\/strong><em> functional areas posted annual growth in September<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health Care (+4%)<\/strong> \u2013 The standout performer for the third month running, driven by steady investment in clinical, diagnostic, and support roles.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hospitality &amp;<strong>\u00a0<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> \u2013 Sustained demand as tourism and events maintain their upward trajectory.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase\/Logistics\/Supply Chain (\u22121% YoY but +1% MoM)<\/strong> \u2013 Supply-chain resilience and regional trade integration bolster short-term hiring.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development (\u22127% YoY but +1% MoM)<\/strong> \u2013 Retail and services show early signs of revival in client-facing functions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<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;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/telecom-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telecom<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(\u221223%)<\/strong> \u2013 The steepest annual fall continues, with global tech realignments and automation curbing new roles.\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/accounts-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accounts<\/a><\/strong> (\u221217%)<\/strong> \u2013 BFSI cutbacks cascade into finance and compliance functions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal (\u221230%)<\/strong> \u2013 Corporate consolidation and fewer transactions have sharply reduced demand.\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<\/strong>&amp; Communications (\u22126%)<\/strong> \u2013 Spending caution keeps hiring subdued despite slight quarterly stabilisation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineering\/Production (\u22127%)<\/strong> \u2013 Hiring slows as infrastructure and real-estate projects remain conservative.\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/home\/search\/admin-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Admin<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(\u22125%)<\/strong> \u2013 Continued consolidation of support roles.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service (\u22121%)<\/strong> \u2013 Demand remains steady but flat, with efficiency tools limiting large-scale additions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Others (\u22129%)<\/strong> \u2013 Contractual and niche roles remain weak.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the mixed signals?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<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.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the foundit Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>foundit Insights Tracker (fit) Singapore<\/strong>, formerly the Monster Employment Index, is a leading barometer of the nation\u2019s 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\u2019s evolving labour market.&nbsp;<\/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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