HR & Education
Hong Kong companies to ramp up hiring of sales and marketing professionals
They are recruiting sales and marketing specialists to boost digital growth, customer acquisition, and marketing performance.
Hong Kong companies to ramp up hiring of sales and marketing professionals
They are recruiting sales and marketing specialists to boost digital growth, customer acquisition, and marketing performance.
Millennials struggle with health and wellness during hectic work week
Less than half are satisfied with their overall health.
Unemployment rate falls to 3.5%
By the end of last year, the total unemployed was 126,000.
Job postings for tourism in 2022 more than doubled since 2020: study
Aviation services sector also posted an increase in recruitment.
Firms revamp benefits to retain older workers as youth opt for opportunities abroad
A Randstad expert said employers should consider giving their employees financial literacy benefits.
HK raises minimum wage to $40 per hour
The previous wage was $37.5.
Hong Kong employees expect 10-15% salary increase when switching jobs: Randstad
Some expect a salary raise of between 15% and 20%.
Gov’t ramps up efforts to attract global talent
Amongst efforts include the establishment of the Talents Service Unit.
Only 2 in 10 middle-managers, junior workers say expectations are being met at work
A survey showed a disconnect between senior leaders and junior managers.
More than 80% see sustainability as a core strategy of organisations
They also say that their leadership teams care about sustainability and climate change.
44% of organisations see an increased need to retain older employees
Organisations are also providing employees additional support around retirement options.
Hong Kong drops to bottom in APAC well-being survey third year in a row
9 out of 10 Hong Kongers are stressed, Cigna Hong Kong reveals.
Over 65% of Hong Kongers struggle with work-life balance
This is thanks to unnecessary and excessive overtime, Randstad reported.
Hong Kongers may bring home bigger checks in 2023
A salary increase of 4% in 2023, a report found.
Hong Kong ‘flexible’ over age limit of payload specialist
However, ultimately it will remain the city’s decision.
How financial institutions can overcome the towering demand for ESG roles
Data from portal Indeed showed that ESG job offers in Hong Kong soared 442% in 2022.
Sustainability in the workplace: In which areas should companies do more?
Workers (27%) think that their company is lagging in their sector in terms of sustainability efforts.
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