HR & Education

Here are 2021's hybrid work trends you need to know

The work-from-home setup is unlikely to be going away just yet.

Here are 2021's hybrid work trends you need to know

The work-from-home setup is unlikely to be going away just yet.

Jobless rate fell to 6.8% in March, as fourth wave receded

This represents an improvement from the record high of 7.2% between December 2020-February 2021.

Struggling Gen Zs need to be 're-energized': study

More than 50% of Generation Z workers in Hong Kong say they are struggling.

Retirees monthly expenses average $11,500 amidst pandemic: survey

Nearly 80% of retired Hongkongers also rely on financial support from family.

Hong Kong's first power engineering, environment-themed playground opens

The new attraction is meant to stimulate student’s interest in engineering.

Firms expect salary stagnation to persist this year

More Hong Kong firms will likely freeze pay this year, compared to 2020, Hays has reported.

Nearly 90,000 Hongkongers acquire digital skills amidst pandemic

Globally, Microsoft has helped over 30 million individuals upskill.

Median monthly income in Hong Kong rises to $18,400

The 50th percentile of workers in Hong Kong earned $74.40 an hour in 2020, the Census and Statistics Department has calculated.

December wage rate unchanged at 1%

The government said this is the slowest in nearly 11 years.

Sinclair to lead IWG Mainland China corporate communications strategy

Sinclair will strengthen IWG’s corporate brand reputation in the Mainland China market.

High unemployment may persist if local infections resurge

The OCBC Treasure Research sees jobless rate to stand between 7%-8% in the first half of the year.

Workforce puts importance on upskilling, work-life balance: study

This comes as Hong Kong faces ‘new normal’ and uncertainty in 2021.

Vaccination programme may ease labour market pressure: gov't

This comes as the jobless rate in Hong Kong rises to a new high.

Pinsent Masons launches training platform for freelancers

The company has partnered with performance management platform Bridge.

HKU ranks 22nd among world's top universities

HKU also placed the highest out of seven other Hong Kong universities that made it in the list.

38% of Hong Kong firms saw salary freeze in 2020

More than one in four firms offered no increases last year.