Growing uncertainty around artificial intelligence and workplace transformation is weakening workforce confidence in Singapore, with only 15% of employees believing their jobs are secure, according to ADP’s People at Work 2026 report. The figure falls below the Asia-Pacific average of 18% and the global average of 22%, placing Singapore among the least confident labour markets in the region.
The findings suggest employees are increasingly concerned not only about current employment, but also about whether their roles will remain relevant as organisations accelerate AI adoption and automation efforts. Singapore ranked ahead of only South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan in worker confidence levels across the region.
ADP’s research, based on responses from more than 39,000 working adults globally, found that no market surveyed reported a majority of workers feeling secure about their future employment despite relatively low unemployment levels in many economies.Jessica Zhang, Senior Vice-President for Asia-Pacific at ADP, said the findings reflect a widening disconnect between actual employment conditions and how workers perceive their long-term career stability. She noted that employees are increasingly evaluating whether their existing skills and roles can remain sustainable in an economy being reshaped by AI.
The report also highlighted the workforce implications of declining job confidence. Employees who feel secure in their roles are significantly more engaged, productive, and likely to stay with their employers, reinforcing the growing importance of workforce development and continuous reskilling strategies.Younger employees aged between 18 and 26 emerged as the most optimistic demographic in Singapore, with 22% reporting confidence in their job security — the highest among all age groups surveyed.
The findings come amid wider debates globally around AI-led restructuring, workforce readiness, and the responsibility of employers to support workers through technological disruption. Recent surveys across Singapore have similarly shown rising employee concerns around skills relevance, AI preparedness, and long-term employability as businesses continue accelerating digital transformation initiatives.