HR & Education

Hongkongers struggle to upskill amidst pandemic: survey

Meanwhile, 12% of local workers fear losing their jobs.

Hongkongers struggle to upskill amidst pandemic: survey

Meanwhile, 12% of local workers fear losing their jobs.

JobsDB to hold virtual career fair in March

The fair will run from 1–5 March 2021.

One in two local workers dissatisfied with employers: study

Meanwhile, 42% of respondents don’t feel mentally and emotionally supported amidst pandemic.

Remote work spaces to impact consumer life: report

Purchase decision will shift towards casualisation.

Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace

Salary hikes will be few and far, but it’s not all doom and gloom as companies transition to the new normal.

Hiring freeze imminent in 2021: survey

Lowest salary increase in 10 years also predicted for the year.

Mental health beats finances as top factor affecting public wellness

Only 27% considered mental health support from employers as adequate.

Guts, gumption, a global mindset to tide Hong Kong's graduates over this crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic and continuing social unrest sparked by pro-democracy protests have converged to deal a dramatic blow to Hong Kong’s economy...

Over a quarter of Hong Kong employees experienced 30% pay cut

Enterprises have been forced to reduce wage expenses to maintain financial health.

HSBC, StanChart push remote work as COVID cases rise anew

City officials have detected 40 local cases on 14 July.

Employers weigh in options in facing the “new normal”

Staggered return and split teams may not be enough to squash their employees’ concerns.

6 out of 10 workers feel inadequately skilled for the future: survey

Almost half believe that their employers will re-skill and find them another position.

Total employment down 3.8% YoY to 37,310 in March

Total number of vacancies saw a shortfall of 4,960 compared to the same time previous year.

How are finance teams closing their books remotely?

In today’s business environment, many companies are adopting to the ‘new normal’ of remote operations to minimise disruption. In Asia Pacific, finance...

Unemployment rate hit 15-year high in March-May

The retail, accommodation, and food services sector hit its highest jobless rate since SARS.

37% of employees consider starting their own business: survey

As pay gets more conservative, some would rather take matters into their own hands.

MBA providers turn to online schooling following pandemic

Many universities have closed their campuses amidst the double whammy of protests and COVID-19.