Singapore Layoff Tracker

Retrenchment announcements — SG-specific data only

Total SG Jobs Affected

8,462

Companies

91

Hardest-Hit Sector

Banking Finance

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Layoff Intensity by Month

SG employees affected per month

Sep 25Oct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 260800160024003200
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All Announcements

FromTo
CompanyDateSG EmployeesIndustrySource
TD Bank Group25 Aug 2026
200
Banking & Finance
Insider
Tiktok19 Aug 2026
50
Tech
Insider
Telenor Procurement Company18 Aug 2026
100
Tech
Insider
FalconX3 Aug 2026
10
Banking & Finance
The Straits Times
Borneo Motors Singapore30 Jul 2026
100
Retail
Insider
Netvirta Pte Ltd30 Jul 2026
41
Tech
Insider
Visa28 Jul 2026
40
Banking & Finance
Fast Company
Liberty27 Jul 2026
20
Other
Insider
Acronis Pte Ltd27 Jul 2026
35
Tech
Insider
BitMEX23 Jul 2026
15
Banking & Finance
Insider
The Walt Disney Company 21 Jul 2026
50
Media
CNA
Liteon Singapore 17 Jul 2026
22
Other
Insider
Sprout Social15 Jul 2026
9
Tech
Insider
GovTech14 Jul 2026
93
Other
Straits Times
Shopee6 Jul 2026
10
Tech
Insider
Stashaway2 Jul 2026
20
Banking & Finance
Insider
Tiktok1 Jul 2026
20
Tech
Mothership
Parexel30 Jun 2026
3
pharmaceutical
Insider
Wipro Pte Ltd30 Jun 2026
2
Tech
Insider
Elastic 24 Jun 2026
0
Banking & Finance
Insider
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News & Insights

7 Singaporeans Share Life Lessons That They Learnt After Getting Retrenched During The Pandemic

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.

TheSmartLocal20 Nov 2020
Is retrenchment in S'pore really that bad? 2 workers & a career coach share their experiences

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.

Mothership25 Mar 2023
What retrenchment took from me, and what I unexpectedly learnt

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 Pride3 Jul 2026
Laid off after 40: Some are telling it all on social media as they rebuild careers

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 Times1 Aug 2026
Surviving recession: I was laid off twice within months. Now I help others like me find jobs

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
Laid Off After 25 Years in Tech: The Anxiety, Sacrifice, and Reality No One Talks About

Laid Off After 25 Years in Tech: The Anxiety, Sacrifice, and Reality No One Talks About

A veteran software engineer with 25 years of experience discusses his decision to leave a high-paying architect role in big tech, reflecting on corporate burnout and the personal health crises that led him to prioritize life over work.

YouTube29 Dec 2025
Commentary: I was retrenched after nearly 6 years at a tech firm. This is how I got through it - CNA

Commentary: I was retrenched after nearly 6 years at a tech firm. This is how I got through it - CNA

Former Zendesk employee Han Li shares his personal experience of being retrenched in November 2022 and discusses the emotional and professional journey of navigating a career transition.

CNA7 Jan 2023

Data sourced from The Business Times, Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, MOM statements, and other news outlets, as well as vetted alerts from insiders. Only Singapore-specific headcount figures are shown — global totals are excluded. Entries marked with are estimates where exact SG figures were not disclosed.