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Stepping up on the recruitment front
A brand new year heralds fresh impetus for organisations in the hiring scene and offers promise to jobseekers and employers alike. HRM Asia shares some insights from the Michael Page 2017 Asia Salary & Employment Outlook survey.
1 in 3 employers in Singapore expect to increase headcount in 2017 Of the companies planning to increase headcount, 6 in 10 are looking to hire at middle-management level Digital, technology and healthcare industries will continue to be seen as key drivers of recuitment activity in Singapore
56%
Top 3 factors cited by Singapore companies in attracting and retaining talent: Salary increase
55%
(Asia-Pacific 65%)
of companies in Singapore practise employer branding
Learning and Development
46%
((Asia-Pacific 44%)
63%
Workplace flexibilty
40%
of companies plan to offer salary increase of 1 to 5% in the next 12 months
(Asia-Pacific 37%)
Nearly 450 employers in Singapore across various industries took part in the survey
Source: Michael Page 2017 Asia Salary & Employment Outlook survey 8
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Digital, Technology and Healthcare are likely to be Singapore’s fastest-growing industries, due to the government’s pledged efforts to boost investment