HR & Education

AI boosts productivity but only 24% see job security: PwC

PwC survey shows low mobility despite productivity gains.

Link REIT names John Russell Saunders executive director amidst CEO search

Ng Kok Siong joins him in the Link REIT interim structure.

Hiring to slow despite demand for digital, e-commerce, and ESG roles

Rising wage pressure and lower youth interest are key challenges.

Can Hong Kong overcome AI talent shortages and access gaps?

The city houses 500 AI organisations across different sectors.

Employers face tight supply as selective scarcity slows hiring

Beyond technical capability, employers increasingly value Mandarin proficiency alongside English and Cantonese.

Hong Kong employers brace for disruption as AI hits admin roles hardest

53% of employers expect more than a quarter of their staff will require reskilling, and 26% expect more than half will need new skills.

What’s driving Hong Kong’s hiring rebound?

Critical thinking, data analysis, creativity, and ethical decision-making are amongst the top skills in demand. 

Inflation fuels demand for flexible pay in Hong Kong

Deel’s report shows rising financial stress and growing demand for modern payroll systems.

Pay and job security trump work–life balance for HK workers

The share of professionals who cited work–life balance as a key reason to stay with their employer fell in 2025.

Hong Kong firms step up talent fight as skill shortage bites

Companies are offering flexible work and  training to attract workers.

Hong Kong raises overseas student quota in 2026

It will also earmark new sites for hostel construction this year.

Asia hiring slowdown fuels job insecurity: survey

The survey responses came from six Asian markets, including Hong Kong.

Six in 10 Hong Kong staff fear AI may erode critical thinking skills

Only 19% support the idea of AI agents operating in the background without human knowledge. 

Hong Kong secures fourth spot in Global Talent Rankings 2025

This is its highest position to date, and it is also placed first in Asia.