Information sector hits 41% net employment outlook in Q2 2026

The construction and real estate sector posted a 24-point jump in the same period.

The information sector reports a 41% net employment outlook (NEO) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, up 18 points, according to latest data from ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

The construction and real estate sector increased to 39%—rising 24 points—with the report noting the sector as having the “most improved” NEO among all sectors.

The manufacturing sector follows with a 26% outlook, and hospitality with 22%, a 7-point decrease from the prior quarter.

Professional, scientific, and technical services and trade and logistics each report 20%, whilst tech and IT services have 18%.

The public sector, health, and social services remain at 13%, ManpowerGroup said.

The finance and insurance sector recorded a 23-point fall to 11%. Utilities and natural resources report -11%.

Overall, Singapore employers report a NEO of 24% for Q2 2026—surveying 530 employers—showing an increase of 10 points from the prior quarter and a 3-point decrease from the prior year.

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