Transformation will make workers with digital skills the most sought-after by employers, affirms study
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A recent study affirms how tech transformation will lead to an increase in demand for professionals with digital skills in Singapore, regardless of the industry they’re in.
“As technology continues to reinvent our economy, we are witnessing an increased demand for workers with related skills such as data analysis and digital capabilities,” said Foo See Yang, managing director and country head at Kelly Services Singapore.
Employers can expect top-paying jobs to be in sectors such as electronics and precision engineering, finance and insurance, transportation, storage and wholesale trade, as well as retail and food services, according to Kelly Services’ annual salary guide.
For example in the finance sector, the study found that chief financial officers will be the best paid professionals. Emerging skills and competencies for this sector include data analytics, valuation research and analysis, and infocomm technology adoption and innovation.
Across sectors, a list of in-demand job roles include software, web, and multimedia developers, teaching and training professionals, and commercial and marketing sales executives.
“We expect hiring activity to gather pace this year, especially within the temporary and contract space for the engineering and information technology industries,” Foo said.
“This mirrors our findings from a recent APAC Workforce Insights report, where we identified short-term contract roles as an increasingly common working style alternative to traditional full-time positions as more workers seek flexibility.”
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