Nearly all employers in Singapore (95%) continue to face tech hiring challenges<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> despite a broader talent pool, according to new research from General Assembly<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> (GA), part of The Adecco Group<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The \u201cState of Tech Talent 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>\u201d report, based on a global survey of HR and talent leaders, includes a Singapore snapshot for the first time. <\/p>\n While hiring pressures have eased slightly, companies are increasingly turning to flexible workforce models<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> and AI upskilling to close talent gaps, in line with national efforts such as the National AI Strategy 2.0 and SkillsFuture.<\/p>\n Sima Sadaat<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, country manager, General Assembly Singapore, said: \u201cThe findings highlight a clear shift in how organisations and individuals are approaching AI skills, with growing recognition that upskilling must be a shared responsibility. In Singapore\u2019s tech-driven economy, the ability to apply AI effectively is essential across roles, not just in technical functions.\u201d<\/p>\n Demand remains strongest in data-related roles, with data analytics and data science cited by 58% of employers as the hardest to fill. While 69% expect upskilling to significantly address shortages by 2026, 58% say cost remains a key barrier.<\/p>\n More than half of employers report that some roles have already been automated, with further changes expected to be gradual. At the same time, nearly three-quarters are outsourcing or planning to do so, reflecting a shift toward cross-border and flexible talent strategies.<\/p>\n These trends are reshaping entry-level pathways, with early-career professionals expected to develop hybrid, AI-adjacent skills<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>. Flexible work models are also opening more accessible routes into tech careers, particularly for women, while demand for freelancers increases.<\/p>\n![\"Sima](\"https:\/\/futurecio.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture-Sima-Sadaat-Country-Manager-General-Assembly-Singapore-1-150x150.jpg\")
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