No change in hiring preferences for local and foreign workers in Singapore

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Employers currently show no change in hiring preferences between local and foreign workers. Hiring intentions have softened due to the Middle East crisis, but Singapore's resident employment grew in Q1 2026. Work pass policies aim for a level playing field and complementary roles for foreign workers. The upcoming Economic Strategy Review report will address workforce planning amid structural uncertainty, including disruptions from trade, technology, and sectoral restructuring.


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