HR & Education

Employment slips in March

Employment slips in March

Total employment dropped by 14,500 persons from the previous year.
3 minutes ago

Five HK institutions make it to world’s top 100 universities

The University of Hong Kong placed 11th. 
4 days ago

Revised rule lowers weekly work threshold to 17 hours

This was part of the new Employment (Amendment) Bill 2025.
5 days ago

Hong Kong tech firms look outside for dev hiring

More than 90% of companies want to hire the best foreign talent.
5 days ago

HK reports zero chief HR officer turnover in Q1: report

Chief HR officer turnover in Asia remained flat year-on-year.
5 days ago

HK workers plan more job changes in H1 2025: report

32.6% of respondents said they plan to change jobs within the first six months of 2025.

AI-exposed jobs in Hong Kong grow 6% from 2021 to 2024: report

In Hong Kong, the relatively slow growth in AI-exposed roles contrasts with a notable increase in employer demand for AI skills.

Rising benefit costs top concern for 81% of HK employers

As a result, employers are turning to smarter spending.

7 out of 10 Hong Kong staff support four-day workweek: survey

69% of Hong Kong respondents said they would be more focused if required to complete their tasks within a four-day timeframe.

About 74% of HK SMEs struggle with payment reconciliation: survey

21% strongly agreeing that reconciliation poses a critical challenge, compared to 9% of small businesses.

Unemployment rate up 3.4% in Feb-Apr 2025

Total employment decreased by around 15,600.

Hong Kong residents see climate misinformation as serious threat

Nearly one in four respondents expressed belief in common climate misconceptions.

Salary raises drops 2.2% for second consecutive year

Property & Real Estate and Public, Civil and Social Services lead in salary increments.

Raffles Family Office appoints bankers in key roles

The appointments were for managing director positions.

Employers told to prep for cost of part-time work bill

The F&B, tourism, retail, and entertainment industries will be the most affected.