{"id":49657,"date":"2026-01-23T15:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/?p=49657"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:31:38","slug":"foundit-insights-tracker-singapore-dec-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-singapore-dec-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore\u2019s Hiring Landscape in December 2025:\u00a0foundit\u00a0Insights Tracker"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview of Hiring Activity<\/strong>&nbsp;<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singapore&rsquo;s online hiring activity rose&nbsp;<strong>2% month-on-month in December 2025<\/strong>,&nbsp;indicating&nbsp;modest year-end stabilisation after a period of uneven hiring momentum.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Near-term trends remained steady, with hiring flat over the last three months and down&nbsp;<strong>2% over the past six months<\/strong>, suggesting that employers continue to adopt a measured approach to workforce planning amid cost pressures and selective expansion strategies. On a&nbsp;<strong>year-on-year<\/strong>&nbsp;basis, hiring activity was&nbsp;<strong>8% lower<\/strong>, reinforcing the view that while confidence is improving gradually, recovery&nbsp;remains&nbsp;selective rather than broad-based.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, December&rsquo;s movement reflects&nbsp;<strong>stable replacement hiring and targeted role additions<\/strong>, particularly across technology, BFSI, healthcare, and manufacturing-linked sectors.&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\/2026\/01\/fit_SG_-Dec25.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of &lt;strong&gt;Singapore Hiring Trends in Dec 25&lt;\/strong&gt;.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-709242c3-fd08-46de-a00c-dd775d25941b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fit_SG_-Dec25.pdf\"><strong>Singapore Hiring Trends in Dec 25<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fit_SG_-Dec25.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-709242c3-fd08-46de-a00c-dd775d25941b\">Download<\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Hiring Trends by Industry (YoY Change)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry trends point to a&nbsp;<strong>mixed hiring environment<\/strong>, with operational continuity and selective expansion supporting demand in a few segments, while education, trade, and consumption-linked sectors&nbsp;remain&nbsp;under pressure.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advertising, Market Research, PR, Media &amp; Entertainment (+8%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Continued investment in brand-building, digital campaigns, and content execution is sustaining demand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Production, Manufacturing, Automotive &amp; Ancillary (+2%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Stable growth reflects steady plant operations and controlled workforce expansion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IT, Telecom\/ISP &amp; BPO\/ITES (+1%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Calibrated hiring continues across digital infrastructure, service delivery, and technology operations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engineering, Construction &amp; Real Estate (+1%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Ongoing infrastructure and development activity is supporting stable hiring momentum.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stable Segments<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/bfsi-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BFSI<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(0%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Health Care (0%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Hospitality (0%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Government\/PSU\/Defence (0%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Shipping\/Marine (0%)<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Oil &amp; Gas (0%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Flat hiring suggests replacement-level recruitment and steady operational requirements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facing Challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education (&minus;10%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Persistent contraction highlights structural adjustments in enrolment patterns and evolving delivery models.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Others (&minus;15%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Broad-based moderation across smaller industry segments continues to weigh on hiring.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumer Goods &amp; FMCG Cluster (&minus;3%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Import\/Export (&minus;4%)<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Retail, Trade &amp; Logistics (&minus;1%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Softer consumption sentiment and slower trade momentum are constraining workforce expansion.&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\">Role-level trends reveal&nbsp;<strong>clear divergence across functions<\/strong>, with healthcare and technology roles&nbsp;remaining&nbsp;resilient, while legal, sales, and hospitality functions face sustained pressure.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/health-care-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Care&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>(+5%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Continued demand for clinical and allied health roles is driving steady workforce additions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Software, Hardware &amp; Telecom (+4%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Selective hiring persists for digital transformation, cybersecurity, and systems modernisation initiatives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/marketing-communications-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing &amp; Communications<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong> (+1%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Stable hiring reflects sustained investments in brand, content, and digital engagement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stable Roles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase, Logistics &amp; Supply Chain (0%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Flat movement&nbsp;indicates&nbsp;steady operational hiring without capacity-led expansion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facing Challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/legal-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legal<\/a><\/strong> (&minus;30%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The steepest functional decline, reflecting consolidation and leaner demand for compliance and advisory roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sales &amp; Business Development (&minus;7%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Organisations&nbsp;remain&nbsp;cautious on expanding frontline commercial teams amid uncertain revenue outlooks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hospitality &amp; Travel (&minus;5%)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Customer Service (&minus;5%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Lean staffing models and efficiency-driven workforce planning continue to weigh on demand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/search\/finance-accounts-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance &amp; Accounts&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>(&minus;6%)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>HR &amp; Admin (&minus;2%)<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Engineering &amp; Production (&minus;3%)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Cost optimisation and automation of routine functions are moderating hiring across support and operational roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the&nbsp;foundit&nbsp;Insights Tracker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>foundit&nbsp;Insights Tracker (fit)&nbsp;<\/strong>Singapore (formerly the Monster Employment Index) is a monthly benchmark of online hiring activity across the nation. By analysing millions of job postings,&nbsp;<strong>fit<\/strong>&nbsp;delivers&nbsp;timely,&nbsp;data-led insights into recruitment trends across industries, occupations, and skill categories,&nbsp;helping organisations and talent navigate an evolving labour market.&nbsp;<\/p><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of Hiring Activity&nbsp;Singapore&rsquo;s online hiring activity rose&nbsp;2% month-on-month in December 2025,&nbsp;indicating&nbsp;modest year-end stabilisation after a period of uneven hiring momentum.&nbsp;Near-term trends remained steady, with hiring flat over the last three months and down&nbsp;2% over the past six months, suggesting that employers continue to adopt a measured approach to workforce planning amid cost pressures and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/foundit-insights-tracker-singapore-dec-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Singapore\u2019s Hiring Landscape in December 2025:\u00a0foundit\u00a0Insights Tracker<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights-tracker"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49657"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49670,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49657\/revisions\/49670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}