HR & Education
Skill gaps hinder Hong Kong's tech talent pool
Skill gaps hinder Hong Kong's tech talent pool
Companies struggle with shortages despite an increasing number of IT professionals.
60% of HK workers oppose foreign labour importation
This is due to fewer employment prospects for local workers.
Student housing to fall 120,000 beds short by 2028
Demand is expected to reach 175,000 by 2028.
CSSA provides $500 subsidty to disabled employees
They will provide an additional $500 subsidy per month.
More roles remain unfilled as Singapore grapples with tech talent crunch: report
Employers also expressed budgeting and ROI concerns when hiring tech talent.
Pay raises remain flat as Hong Kong employers prioritise workforce stability
The average pay rise will remain at 4%.
Luxury and retail top list of preferred sectors for workers in 2024
Six in 10 workers want to work in the industry.
Contracting jobs in high demand in Hong Kong
Interim hires, who don’t need fringe benefits, are favoured amidst corporate belt-tightening.
Health benefits more valued than flex time in Hong Kong
69% of HR leaders say health benefits are crucial for employee loyalty.
Why the talent crisis persist despite a larger pool
Professionals can command 15% to 20% salary increases in new permanent roles.
74% of HK employers open to hiring SEN youths
Over 76.5% of respondents have not previously hired SEN youths.
HK and Laos ink 12 MoUs covering trade and education collaboration
Laotian students will receive public university scholarships from the HK government.
2 in 5 Gen Zs, Millenials want to ditch their jobs thanks to financial stress
Both millennials and gen Zs in HK want wellness solutions in the workplace.
9 in 10 CEOs embrace hybrid working: survey
Almost 8 in 10 noted improved employee engagement thanks to hybrid working.
Hong Kong's HR sector grapples with inefficient hiring processes: report
73% of HR professionals rated their company’s process as average or below in efficiency.
HK unemployment rate steady at 3%
The underemployment also remained at 1.2%.
Hong Kong ranks 46th globally for work-life balance
In Asia, it ranked thirteenth.
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