HR & Education

Search for talent remains challenging for C-level execs: Survey

Access to diverse talent pools proves significant to business demands.
3 days ago

Search for talent remains challenging for C-level execs: Survey

Access to diverse talent pools proves significant to business demands.
3 days ago

80% of Hong Kong workers prefer hybrid or remote setups

40% of Hong Kong employees would skip a pay raise for flexibility.
4 days ago

4 in 10 employees willing to trade pay raises for flexibility: survey

55% favoured a weekly working pattern of three to four days in the office.
6 days ago

More Hong Kong startups are seeking Southeast Asian talent: report

Cross-border job postings from Hong Kong and the Mainland increased four-fold in 1H23.

Gov’t to expand the scope of mentorship programme

The programme will now cover 4,000 mentees.

Budget 2024-25: Gov’t cuts salaries and profits taxes

The government will reduce salaries tax for the 2023-24 tax year by 100%, subject to a ceiling of $3,000.

Multinational companies offer more flexible work options 

Only four in 10 MNCs have a five-day in-office work. 

Supply chain, procurement firms to create more hybrid jobs

This will be led by e-cigarette and power tool firms.

Majority of construction, and engineering talents eye switching jobs

Talents expect 10% to 20% salary growth in new employers.

HK scraps MPF Offsetting Scheme to enhance employee protection

Starting 2025, employers are no longer allowed to offset long service and severance payments from its Mandatory Provident Fund contributions.

Gov’t to relax the 'continuous contract' labour requirement

Workers under such a contract must only work 68 hours in 4 weeks.

Hong Kong banks, telcos seek tech-savvy legal professionals

In addition to tech expertise, there’s also a growing demand for soft skills.

Flexibility remains job seekers' top priority

Demand remains high for professionals specialising in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity.

Govt launches internship programme for over 50s

The programme offers internships across 20 industries.

Hong Kong ranks 39th in most increase in minimum wage in a year

The minimum wage in Hong Kong increased by 6.7% in the last year.