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Retirees monthly expenses average $11,500 amidst pandemic: survey
14 Apr 21
Nearly 80% of retired Hongkongers also rely on financial support from family.
Hong Kong's first power engineering, environment-themed playground opens
13 Apr 21
The new attraction is meant to stimulate student’s interest in engineering.
Firms expect salary stagnation to persist this year
7 Apr 21
More Hong Kong firms will likely freeze pay this year, compared to 2020, Hays has reported.
Nearly 90,000 Hongkongers acquire digital skills amidst pandemic
5 Apr 21
Globally, Microsoft has helped over 30 million individuals upskill.
Median monthly income in Hong Kong rises to $18,400
1 Apr 21
The 50th percentile of workers in Hong Kong earned $74.40 an hour in 2020, the Census and Statistics Department has calculated.
December wage rate unchanged at 1%
30 Mar 21
The government said this is the slowest in nearly 11 years.
Sinclair to lead IWG Mainland China corporate communications strategy
26 Mar 21
Sinclair will strengthen IWG’s corporate brand reputation in the Mainland China market.
High unemployment may persist if local infections resurge
22 Mar 21
The OCBC Treasure Research sees jobless rate to stand between 7%-8% in the first half of the year.
Workforce puts importance on upskilling, work-life balance: study
21 Mar 21
This comes as Hong Kong faces ‘new normal’ and uncertainty in 2021.
IWG to provide Nestlé workers access to flexible workspace centres
19 Mar 21
The initiative will be rolled out first in China.
Vaccination programme may ease labour market pressure: gov't
17 Mar 21
This comes as the jobless rate in Hong Kong rises to a new high.
Fidelity International launches returner programme in APAC
8 Mar 21
Returners will get a professionally paid placement of six months.
Pinsent Masons launches training platform for freelancers
5 Mar 21
The company has partnered with performance management platform Bridge.
HKU ranks 22nd among world's top universities
4 Mar 21
HKU also placed the highest out of seven other Hong Kong universities that made it in the list.
38% of Hong Kong firms saw salary freeze in 2020
2 Mar 21
More than one in four firms offered no increases last year.
Hongkongers struggle to upskill amidst pandemic: survey
1 Mar 21
Meanwhile, 12% of local workers fear losing their jobs.
JobsDB to hold virtual career fair in March
25 Feb 21
The fair will run from 1–5 March 2021.
One in two local workers dissatisfied with employers: study
22 Feb 21
Meanwhile, 42% of respondents don’t feel mentally and emotionally supported amidst pandemic.
Jobless rate climbs to 7% in January after COVID fourth wave
19 Feb 21
Census and Statistics Department said the rise to 7% unemployment rate is the highest in 17 years.
Willis Towers Watson hires Jobable's team of experts
17 Feb 21
This is expected to enhance the advisory firm's capabilities in human capital data science.
Professionals seek flexible workspace that values wellbeing: Hays
22 Jan 21
87% said remote working options became top priority following the pandemic.
Jobless rate hits record 6.6% in Q4 2020
21 Jan 21
The fourth wave of infections weighed on local consumption and business sentiment.
Remote work spaces to impact consumer life: report
18 Jan 21
Purchase decision will shift towards casualisation.
Employees want workplace flexibility options in 2021: Cisco survey
13 Jan 21
They want to retain the positives which emerged whilst working from home.
Hong Kong professionals confident about current skills: report
11 Jan 21
But 67% admit soft skills need improvement.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
18 Dec 20
We're taking the time off!
Demand for tech-savvy workers to rise in Hong Kong: study
14 Dec 20
Millennials to usher in an era of efficiency.
Why Hong Kong needs a corporate wellness paradigm shift now
4 Dec 20
Three reasons why Hong Kong needs a corporate wellness paradigm shift now and five ways to make it happen in your company Hong...
Only 1 in 4 HK workers claim future readiness of company: Hays
2 Dec 20
Meanwhile, 47% of respondents said they were unsure.
Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace
26 Nov 20
Salary hikes will be few and far, but it’s not all doom and gloom as companies transition to the new normal.
Hong Kong salaries to rise 3% in 2021
20 Nov 20
Employers are cautiously optimistic on the recovery for next year.
Hiring freeze imminent in 2021: survey
19 Nov 20
Lowest salary increase in 10 years also predicted for the year.
Middle management bears highest mental stress level: survey
10 Nov 20
55% of middle management said their companies provided support.
HKAOA calls for action from labour department against Cathay's restructuring
28 Oct 20
Cathay’s 2,200 pilots reportedly face having their salaries permanently halved or losing their jobs.
Unemployment rate soars to highest in 16 years
21 Oct 20
Outlook remains bleak for the labour market as the global pandemic rages on.
85% of local businesses prioritise employee wellbeing: NTT
16 Oct 20
The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the importance of employee wellbeing.
Mental health beats finances as top factor affecting public wellness
25 Sep 20
Only 27% considered mental health support from employers as adequate.
Labour market remains 'austere' in June-August
21 Sep 20
F&B unemployment rate remained high at 14.4% during this period.
Labour market remains 'austere' in June-August
21 Sep 20
F&B unemployment rate remained high at 14.4% during this period.
Guts, gumption, a global mindset to tide Hong Kong's graduates over this crisis
10 Sep 20
The COVID-19 pandemic and continuing social unrest sparked by pro-democracy protests have converged to deal a dramatic blow to Hong Kong’s...

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