Total SG Jobs Affected
5,835
Companies
100
Hardest-Hit Sector
Technology
Layoff Intensity by Month
SG employees affected per month
Latest Insights
All insights
Guide for Retrenched WorkersRetrenched in Singapore? What to Do in Your First Week
Just been told you're being retrenched? A practical first-week checklist: what to get in writing, what the norms say you should receive, and what support exists.
20 Sep 2026
AnalysisSingapore Layoffs in Q3 2026 So Far: 967 Jobs, and Why the Small Cuts Matter
21 announcements, 967 Singapore jobs, and a pattern in the small print: the smaller the cut, the less likely it made the news. Here's what the data shows.
20 Sep 2026
All Announcements
| Company | Date | SG Employees | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trade Desk | 6 Sep 2026 | 21 | Technology | The Straits Times |
| CapitaLand Investment | 3 Sep 2026 | 90 | Real Estate | The Straits Times |
| onedash22 | 31 Aug 2026 | 6 | Media | Insider |
| Trelleborg Singapore Pte. Ltd | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 | Manufacturing | Insider Insider – unverified |
| TD Bank Group | 25 Aug 2026 | 200 | Banking & Finance | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Tiktok | 19 Aug 2026 | 50 | Technology | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Telenor Procurement Company | 18 Aug 2026 | 100 | Technology | Insider Insider – unverified |
| FalconX | 3 Aug 2026 | 10 | Banking & Finance | The Straits Times |
| Netvirta Pte Ltd | 30 Jul 2026 | 41 | Technology | Insider |
| Borneo Motors Singapore | 30 Jul 2026 | 100 | Retail | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Visa | 28 Jul 2026 | 25 | Banking & Finance | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Liberty | 27 Jul 2026 | 20 | Other | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Acronis Pte Ltd | 27 Jul 2026 | 35 | Technology | Insider Insider – unverified |
| BitMEX | 23 Jul 2026 | 15 | Banking & Finance | Insider |
| The Walt Disney Company | 21 Jul 2026 | 50 | Media | CNA |
| Liteon Singapore | 17 Jul 2026 | 22 | Other | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Sprout Social | 15 Jul 2026 | 9 | Technology | Insider Insider – unverified |
| GovTech | 14 Jul 2026 | 93 | Other | Straits Times |
| Shopee | 6 Jul 2026 | 10 | Technology | Insider Insider – unverified |
| Stashaway | 2 Jul 2026 | 20 | Banking & Finance | Insider |
By Industry — SG Jobs Affected
- Tech
- Mfg
- Pharma
- Banking
- Other
- Energy
- Prof. Svcs
- Retail
- Real Estate
- Media
- Telco
- Logistics
Further reading
- 7 Singaporeans Share Life Lessons That They Learnt After Getting Retrenched During The Pandemic
Seven Singaporeans share their personal stories and life lessons after facing retrenchment during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering insights on financial resilience and personal growth.
TheSmartLocal · 20 Nov 2020
- Is retrenchment in S'pore really that bad? 2 workers & a career coach share their experiences
The article shares the personal stories of two individuals who faced retrenchment in Singapore and features advice from a career coach on how to manage the emotional and practical difficulties of job loss.
Mothership · 25 Mar 2023
- What retrenchment took from me, and what I unexpectedly learnt
A personal reflection on the emotional and psychological toll of losing a job, highlighting how retrenchment impacts one's identity and the vital role of a supportive community in the healing process.
The Pride · 3 Jul 2026
- Laid off after 40: Some are telling it all on social media as they rebuild careers
Amid rising retrenchments in Singapore, professionals over 40 are turning to social media platforms like Instagram to share their personal layoff journeys and find community support as they navigate career changes.
The Straits Times · 1 Aug 2026
- Surviving recession: I was laid off twice within months. Now I help others like me find jobs
51-year-old Malcolm Vincent Rosario, a PMET who was retrenched twice during the pandemic, recounts his journey of reskilling and transitioning into a role as a senior career consultant at Workforce Singapore to help others find employment.
Channel News Asia (CNA) · 21 Apr 2021
Data sourced from The Business Times, Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, MOM statements, and other news outlets, as well as unverified insider submissions (labelled). Only Singapore-specific headcount figures are shown — global totals are excluded. Entries marked with ⚠ are estimates where exact SG figures were not disclosed.