Singapore workplaces are continually embracing Generative AI: Indeed, ETHRWorldSEA
Recent data from Indeed, the leading global matching and hiring platform, show that job opportunities utilising generative artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing. By the end of March, one in every 190 Singapore job postings are related to generative AI. The posting share has almost doubled over the past three months.
“Singapore also appears to have embraced these technologies faster than its global peers. The share of Singapore job postings mentioning GenAI is 4.3 times higher than the United States, 4.7 times higher than the United Kingdom and 6.5 times higher than Australia. It is early stages but Singapore may be establishing itself as a hub for GenAI expertise,” said Callam Pickering, APAC Senior Economist at Indeed.
Pickering said, “While we are clearly very early in the emergence of these tools, particularly as they relate to job creation, this will be a trend to watch closely over the months and years to come.”
Job postings in April
Singapore job postings on Indeed were up 0.4% compared with a month ago. It followed two large drops in February and March. Singapore job postings are now 9.6% lower than a year ago but are still 62% higher than their level prior to the pandemic.
Job postings in every sector remain above their pre-pandemic baseline, with postings in around one-quarter of sectors more than double pre-pandemic levels.
“Even with recent declines in posting volumes, Singapore job creation remains strong, which has supported Singapore employment and helped keep the unemployment rate low,” said Pickering.
Postings remain healthy for every sector, even those with sizable declines
Job postings in around a third of occupational categories increased over the past three months, led by strong gains in nursing (+34%), medical information (+33%) and beauty & wellness (+32%). Other strong performers included cleaning & sanitation (=25%) and architecture (+21%).
By comparison, postings declined considerably in areas such as personal care & home health (-30%), production & manufacturing (-19%), human resource (-19%) and marketing (17%). Perhaps surprisingly given the increased demand for nurses, we observed a 17% decline in job postings for physicians & surgeons.
Pickering said, “Singapore’s labour market remains incredibly tight, with strong competition for talent across most occupational categories. In April, we saw a modest rise in job postings, which has defied the broader downward trend over the past year. Nevertheless, job posting volumes are elevated across every sector, providing ample opportunity for jobseekers from every background and experience level. Overall, unemployment in Singapore remains low and skill-shortages are common. Recruitment is still very challenging but owing to a 9.6% decline in job postings over the past year we can conclude that it isn’t as difficult as it was a year ago.”
