Singapore reported a 1% decline in online hiring activity between April 2016 and 2017, according to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI)
The IT, Telecom/ISP and BPO/ITES sectors saw the steepest growth in online hiring activity at 15% year-on-year, while the Government, PSU and Defence sector reported the steepest decline at -6% year-on-year
Professionals in Software, Hardware, Telecom jobs are in the greatest demand at 18% year-on-year, while roles in Hospitality & Travel have registered the sharpest annual decline at -10%