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HK workers least optimistic in Asia about AI career benefits
HK workers least optimistic in Asia about AI career benefits
This comes despite 91% of the city’s professionals using the tech at work.
Hong Kong hiring shifts to judgement as AI levels applications
Employers are putting greater weight on communication and practical skills as AI makes applications harder to distinguish.
Job seekers pressure employers on pay transparency
Nearly half of Hong Kong job seekers only apply for roles that disclose salary ranges.
AI job postings rebound as firms hire users over developers
Professional services led growth as AI vacancies climbed 50% YoY in 2025.
Hong Kong workers see stricter office norms, weaker pay gains
The findings point to a gap between employee expectations and workplace realities.
Hong Kong ranks top in Asia as talent schemes bring in 290,000 professionals
The city ranked fourth globally.
Private sector vacancies fall 12% as employment slips
Food and beverage services led the drop with 25% fewer openings.
Hong Kong attracts global talent beyond finance: report
Mainland China was the largest source of international workers, whilst 70.4% were aged between 25 and 44.
Contractor shortage emerges as top hiring hurdle in Hong Kong
Firms struggle to secure talent even as demand for contract workers grows.
Education demand opens opportunity for Hong Kong commercial landlords: Colliers
Rising non-local student demand is creating a window to convert underused office and retail space into education facilities.
Graduates shift from postgraduate degrees to certifications as AI changes hiring
Three quarters of graduates use AI in job applications as soft skills gain priority.
Employers seek broader immigration reforms
Companies want greater flexibility for internal transfers and hiring.
Hong Kong tightens F&B worker imports under new labour rules
Restaurant operators must meet a 3:1 local-to-imported worker ratio.
Hong Kong workers take more leave in shorter bursts
Nearly 69% of them used at least 80% of annual leave entitlement.
IPOs spur bank hiring rebound
Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Over 60% residents stressed over finances
Rising living costs, healthcare expenses, and retirement savings emerged as the top financial concerns.
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