By Sue-Ann Chia, Senior Political Correspondent

MORE bosses intend to hire rather than fire in the months between now and September, according to two recent surveys.

The findings by human resource consultancy Hudson and the Singapore National Employers' Federation (SNEF) suggest that some sectors intend to increase staffing levels and position themselves for an anticipated upturn.

But both surveys showed that most firms are keeping headcounts steady, some through a continued hiring freeze.

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