{
  "id": 6429541,
  "title": "SNEF poll: Over half of employers in Singapore freezing hiring or moderating wages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/snef-poll-over-half-of-employers-in-singapore-freezing-hiring-or",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T13:33:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/snef-poll-over-half-of-employers-in-singapore-freezing-hiring-or-moderating-wages/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) reveals that over half of Singapore's employers plan to freeze hiring or moderate wages in 2027. Conducted across more than 300 companies employing nearly 160,000 workers, the survey indicates that employer optimism about business prospects has slightly improved, but wage pressures and hiring plans remain cautious.",
  "summary": "SNEF’s latest survey points to a cautious hiring and pay outlook, even as fewer firms expect uncertain business conditions next year This article ( SNEF poll: Over half of employers in Singapore freezing hiring or moderating wages ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}