SINGAPORE, Jan. 9 -- Singapore's labour market is expected to enter 2026 with cautious hiring and a stronger tilt towards contract roles despite steady economic growth in the past year.

According to a report by CNA, analysts said that employers are likely to prioritise selective, skills-based recruitment rather than broad expansion of headcount.

"Against this backdrop, hiring is likely to be selective, focused on roles and skills that support digitalisation and structural transformation," said ManpowerGroup Singapore country manager Linda Teo.

Singapore's economy expanded 4.8 per cent in 2025, but hiring sentiment remains tempered by geopolitical tensions, inflation and supply chain risks.

ManpowerGroup's survey of about 500 employers...