2 in 3 S’pore workers are caregivers, but only 15% feel financially secure according to 2026 survey

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Two-thirds of Singapore’s workers are also caregivers, 24% report feeling overloaded by stress in new study

A new study found that almost two-thirds of working adults in Singapore are caregivers, looking after children or ageing family members.

In a media release on Monday (17 August), ADP Research shared findings from its People at Work 2026 study indicating that only 15% of workers in Singapore feel they are “in a good place financially”.

The study is based on a survey of more than 39,000 working adults across 36 markets, conducted between 21 July and 4 Aug 2025.

Caregivers report high stress, low financial security

The study found that 66% of Singapore’s workers surveyed are caregivers. Outside of their day jobs, they care for children or ageing adults.

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Among these working caregivers, nea...

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