A new survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) found that more firms expect to pause hiring and temper pay increases amid weaker business sentiment. SINGAPORE: Nearly three in five employers plan to freeze headcount in 2026 amid uncertain business prospects, the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) said on Tuesday (Dec 2). About 240 employers hiring more than 120,000 workers responded to an SNEF survey conducted from Jun 25 to Aug 15. The survey found that 72 per