HR & Education

December wage rate unchanged at 1%

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

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.

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...