HR & Education

Chinese executives bullish about global prospects

A survey by Ernst & Young reveals 69% of Chinese executives see the global economy improving. Read ››

Why firms must focus on retention right now

The financial services employment market in Hong Kong has seen better days. Read ››

Is getting 'excited' really helpful?

I'm sure like me, many of you have been on a corporate training seminar that started the day with a ra-ra session to get you up out of your chair, get the energy flowing and get you in the mood to learn something new. Read ››

Do retrenchments loom at global banks in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong saw more investment banking redundancies than Singapore, China, and Australia in the first quarter of 2012. Read ››

Shortage in senior executives drives salaries to new highs

Compensation for top-tier candidates in Asia Pacific might have risen by 15% to 25% a year for the past five years. Read ››

Unemployment rate improves by 0.3% in South Korea

As the country gives ruling conservatives a slight edge in the parliament. Read ››

Knowledge advancements in Hong Kong

Like other major societies worldwide, Hong Kong is also transforming itself into a knowledge-based economy where increasingly firms are competing based on their leverage of collective wisdom and innovative capability of their staff and other stakeholders to design and deliver knowledge-intensive services. Read ››

Bigger labour force leaves more Koreans jobless

Unemployment rate rose surprisingly to 3.7% in February from 3.2% in January. Read ››

Should women in boardrooms be regulated?

In recent years, both in Hong Kong and internationally, an increase in emphasis has been placed on board diversity, and, in particular, on including more women in the boardroom. Read ››

Hong Kong needs more foreign workers

Age is finally catching up to Hong Kong's aging and declining work force. Read ››

Study shows bonus optimism fading away in Greater China

44% of the respondents said they expect bonuses to fall in the future.  Read ››

20th birthday a cause of pride and a reason for reflection

More than 1,800 students of 41 nationalities are joining 250 staff, supportive parents, generous benefactors, more than 800 alumni and well-wishers to raise a  toast this year to the 20th birthday of the Canadian International School of Hong Kong, as they salute the academic and extracurricular achievements, and contributions to society. Read ››

Employers not firing staff, but aren’t hiring either

Over 90% of all businesses surveyed in HSBC's December PMI reported no changes to their headcount. Read ››

How to direct your workforce towards efficiency

Hong Kong’s infrastructure and transport industry faces external threats such as increasing competition from alternative gateways into China, including Shenzen and Guangzhou. Read ››

Where have all the employees gone?

There are 57,690 jobs in the private sector but there's no one to fill the positions. Read ››

Fears escalate as unemployment rises to 3.4% in November

And if you’re planning to look for a job, you may not be in luck as employers stay cautious towards recruitment. Read ››

30% of HongKong’s largest firms put their CEOs in the chairman role

Should this call into question board governance and impartiality? According to new research by CTPartners, HongKong’s largest firms join vast majority of Asian peers which choose to place their CEOs on boards, ranging from 100% in Singapore to 67% in China. Read ››

Hong Kong slapped with first rise in unemployment rate in 6 months

Unemployment rate increased for the first time since February-April - but by how much? Read ››

Hong Kong slammed by downside risks to unemployment

Standard Chartered doesn’t expect unemployment rates to improve - but how bad was it last August-October? Read ››

Pay increase in Hong Kong seen to rise in 2012—survey

Report showed average salary increase at 4.2% in 2011 and forecast at 4.6% in 2012 while performance bonus is at 20% of annual base salary. Read ››

Government has no target for 5-day work week implementation

Although companies with a five-day work week increased from 36.5% in 2006 to 61.5% in 2010. Read ››

Hong Kong workers at risk due to overwork

A study confirms most Hong Kong workers stay late and bring work home with them. Read ››

Two employment agencies busted for non-compliance

Now the licences of the two agencies have been revoked. Read ››

Licences of two employment agencies revoked

Two recent court cases concerning operators of employment agencies reveal the consequences of non-compliance with the laws of Hong Kong. Read ››

Survey shows Asia Pacific employee loyalty declining

Study stressed role of nonfinancial factors in driving motivation of employees worldwide. Read ››

Labor chief calls for vetting apps resumption

Secretary Matthew Cheung appeals that such scheme be resumed as soon as possible. Read ››

Asia Pac employees to get 6.3% wage hike next year

But you’ll never guess which two countries forecast the highest wage hike of 12%. Read ››

Hong Kong’s decision not to set directorship limit is a mistake

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing recently decided not to place any limit on the number of directorships anyone can hold. Read ››

Human Capital Strategies in High Growth Hong Kong and Greater China Market

Global investments and talent have gravitated towards Hong Kong and Greater China since it began its integration efforts with the global economy, and the red dragon has since ascended rapidly as a world economic power. Read ››

Did you get a 5.9% salary increase in June?

Mid-level managerial and professional employees had higher monthly salaries compared with last year - so are you one of them? Read ››

Asia Pacific firms use health programs and choice in benefits

The move to address economic challenges of cost containment and ongoing war for talent. Read ››

Taiwan’s unemployment rate to improve slightly to 4.32% in September

Thanks to growing overseas arrivals and robust consumer confidence.   According to Standard Chartered, industrial output may have risen by 3.8% y/y in September 2011. Read ››

17% of businessmen worry over looming bad business in Q4

Pessimists have risen in Q4, compared with only 7% in Q3. Read ››

Young workers more satisfied with their employers than overall workforce

Yet research showed they are more likely to be thinking about leaving. Read ››

Unemployment rate unchanged at 3.2%

It’s the lowest level since December 1997 - February 1998. Read ››

Lily Ou-yang appointed as new Commissioner for Census & Statistics

Deputy Commissioner for Census & Statistics Lily Ou-yang will succeed Fung Hing-wang as Commissioner from September 24. Read ››

Studies on paternity leave to be conducted

A study on paternity leave is underway, announces Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung. Read ››

Hong Kong and New Zealand to cooperate in education

The Education Bureau of HKSAR and the New Zealand Ministry of Education signed an Arrangement on Education Co-operation that will help build and strengthen the education relationship between the two places. Read ››

Government allots $2.5b to boost education quality

With four international schools coming on stream, it is estimated that about 5,000 additional international school places will be provided in the next few years. Read ››