Businesses to focus on sustainability, workforce upskilling in 2025: report

This is due to shifting investor demand for sustainability and limited tech talent.

For 2025, Hong Kong may see a shift in investor demand for sustainability which will influence the finance sector, where regulatory pressures mean that financial organisations are required to integrate green practices, Hays reported.

According to Hays, green practices for the finance sector include carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, and climate risk assessment. 
“With these factors experiencing an upward trend in 2025, there will be increased competition for talent in these areas over the coming year,” Sue Wei, managing director at Hays Greater China said.

In addition to sustainability, businesses are also focusing on sales growth, with marketers increasingly required to derive actionable insights from vast data sources. 

However, Hays highlighted that the talent pool for professionals skilled in digital marketing, e-commerce strategies, and data analytics remains limited.

“Candidates specialising in these areas can expect highly competitive salaries in 2025, while organisations aiming to catch up should prioritise upskilling their workforce,” Sue added.