HR & Education
Private sector vacancies fall 12% as employment slips
Private sector vacancies fall 12% as employment slips
Food and beverage services led the drop with 25% fewer openings.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
Contractor shortage emerges as top hiring hurdle in Hong Kong
Firms struggle to secure talent even as demand for contract workers grows.
6 days ago
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.
Jobless rate holds at 3.7% as labour force shrinks
Employment fell as fewer people join workforce.
Nearly eight in 10 workers report emotional exhaustion, few seek help
Workers stay in jobs despite high burnout and low leave rates.
Mid-level roles prove hardest to fill as 83% of firms face talent shortages
Hiring stays cautious, whilst demand rises for adaptable, AI-ready professionals.
Why the impact of AI is being underestimated and how it will transform business productivity in Hong Kong
AI is boosting productivity, opening new career paths, and challenging the status quo.
HK MBA demand shifts to specialised tracks
Enrolment across three local universities slipped 1.1% to 631 students last year.
William Lee joins Harneys Hong Kong corporate practice as firm expands partner ranks
He will advise on M&A and capital markets transactions.
Hong Kong professionals prioritise job security as economic optimism fades, survey says
The Hays survey found that 40% feel pessimistic.
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