HR & Education
Salaries to grow 4% in 2026 as employers ditch 'bidding wars'
Salaries to grow 4% in 2026 as employers ditch 'bidding wars'
Businesses are now pivoting to cost control and long-term value.
Hong Kong allocates $65m for workforce development
Schools are also launching new programmes for aviation and finance.
Hong Kong unleashes $80m "IP Blitz" to monetise local patents
The 2026 Budget backs IP Academy and pilot scheme to turn R&D into tradable assets.
2026 Budget allocates $2b for AI education and 5,000 petaFLOPS supercluster
Paul Chan announced 2026 funding for schools, universities, and Sandy Ridge data hub.
Over 75% eye expansion despite talent retention and hiring strains
About 13% of employers cited talent retention as their biggest obstacle.
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.
45% of professionals in HK prioritise salary over work-life balance
Only 24% prioritise work-life balance.
HKEX's Bonnie Chan tops Fortune's most powerful women in HK
Globally, she landed in fourth place.
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.
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