EconomyLaid Off Just Seven Months In? Even Experienced Professionals in Singapore Aren’t Safe

Name: Laid Off Just Seven Months In? Even Experienced Professionals in Singapore Aren’t Safe
Uploaded: 2026-09-07T09:04:59.000Z
Description: The latest data shows that professionals and managers have Singapore’s highest retrenchment rates. The Government Technology Agency plans to phase out 7% to 9% of its workforce over two years, while Lazada has announced cuts affecting 5% of its Southeast Asian staff. The podcast discusses coping with job loss, emergency savings and skills less vulnerable to AI.

The latest data shows that professionals and managers have Singapore’s highest retrenchment rates. The Government Technology Agency plans to phase out 7% to 9% of its workforce over two years, while Lazada has announced cuts affecting 5% of its Southeast Asian staff. The podcast discusses coping with job loss, emergency savings and skills less vulnerable to AI.

Lianhe Zaobao 2026-09-07 09:04