HR & Education

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.

The Repulse Bay and Team Building Asia partner up to reinvigorate corporate team building events in Hong Kong

An MOU Signing Ceremony solidified the strategic partnership and commitment to enhance corporate event experience. 

Hong Kong workers see stricter office norms, weaker pay gains

The findings point to a gap between employee expectations and workplace realities.

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.