Demand for contract hires in Singapore has not lost its momentum since the end of the last economic recession, as companies continue to employ IT professionals on contract to ensure an appropriately skilled workforce for projects, and candidates seek out assignments that offer flexibility and exposure. However, employees on contract point out the lack of stability that a permanent position can offer.
The contract job market for IT professionals in Singapore has "matured tremendously" over the last five years, both from a candidate and employer's perspectives, said Niharika Chaturvedi, manager of IT contract division at recruitment firm Robert Walters Singapore. Full story
