Singapore â Job recovery continues in May as job postings up 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels
29 June 2021
Singaporeâs job market recovery continued throughout May despite the re-introduction of Covid-19 restrictions, with job postings across every occupation category recording growth above pre-pandemic levels, according to data from Indeed Singapore.
The data showed job postings for May 2021 were 28.6% higher than 1 February 2020 levels, suggesting renewed business optimism.
However, Indeed notes that despite overall jobs growth, a two-speed recovery is emerging with certain sectors growing faster than others.
Leading the economic recovery are jobs in the Production, Transportation and Material Moving and Installation, Maintenance and Repair sectors. These roles grew the fastest during February 2020 to May 2021 period, growing more than 90%, 77% and 58%, respectively.