PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2026 reveals a notable shift in Singapore’s labor sentiment. Drawing from 1,000 local respondents across a global sample of nearly 50,000 workers, the findings highlight a growing divergence between local job security confidence and global averages—as well as the direct impact of generative AI adoption on employee outlook.

Key Data & Findings

  • Steep Decline in Local Job Security: Only 69% of Singapore respondents report feeling moderately to extremely confident about their job security over the next 12 months—down from 72% in 2025 and 84% in 2024.

  • Singapore vs. Global Benchmark: Locally, confidence has dropped 15 percentage points in two years. By contrast, global job security confidence has remained virtually unchanged at 84% in 2026 (compared to 85% in 2025 and 84% in 2024).

  • The Generative AI Factor: Workers who use generative AI daily tend to report greater job security confidence than those who haven't used AI in the past year. In Singapore, 75% of daily AI users feel secure in their jobs, compared with 61% of non-users.

Key Business Takeaway: Beyond Tech Adoption

While hands-on tech usage may help build individual confidence, organisations also need to support employees as they adapt to technological change. This means looking beyond software rollouts and focusing on three key areas:

  1. Transparent Communication: Being upfront and explicit about how AI and automation strategies will genuinely impact day-to-day operations and career trajectories.
  2. Securing Genuine Buy-In: Moving away from top-down mandates by involving employees directly in shaping how technology integrates into their teams.
  3. Intentional Job Redesign: Rethinking workflows to elevate human capability, reduce administrative friction, and create meaningful, future-proof roles rather than simply automating tasks

How is your organization helping employees build confidence through technological upskilling? We invite business leaders and professionals to join the discussion below.


Source: Businesstimes.com.sg / Channelnewsasia.com