ADP’s People at Work 2025 Report reveals that 19% of respondents in Singapore are uncertain how AI will affect their jobs, 8% higher than the APAC average.
The study found that knowledge workers, such as programmers, academics, and other creative professionals, express the highest levels of anxiety (13%). Employees aged 18–26 are also the most uncertain; 23% report anxiety over the impact of AI on their future roles.
Jessica Zhang, senior vice president, ADP APAC, said, “Technology and talent are evolving in tandem, and the rise of AI and hybrid work is redefining how employees experience trust, purpose, and productivity. Our ADP research shows that today’s workers seek not only efficiency from Technology but also empathy and transparency from leadership.”
Workplace monitoring
In a survey of 34 countries, Singapore ranks fifth among countries where employees feel constantly monitored at work. Some 41% of workers in Singapore feel surveilled, 9% higher than the global average.
ADP cited that workers who feel constantly monitored are four times more likely to be among the least productive, and three times more likely to report stress than those who do not feel surveilled.
“To navigate this new landscape, organisations must deploy AI and other workplace tools responsibly – ensuring they support rather than strain the workforce. When businesses align digital transformation with clear communications and employee well-being, they build stronger trust, engagement, and sustainable performance.”
