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Firms grapple with workforce demands and talent gaps: report
Firms grapple with workforce demands and talent gaps: report
C-suites and HR professionals struggle with hiring the right talent.
Unemployment rate rises to 3.2%
Labour force and total employment declined.
Hong Kong CEOs wary of extinction risk decline: survey
Meanwhile, 38% expect revenue growth within the next 12 months, matching the global average.
Gov’t opens applications for third InnoHK research cluster
This cluster will focus on sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials.
HK emerges as ‘most improved’ for degree courses globally
About 80% of subjects of the city's universities had shown improvement.
Real estate salaries see $50,000 average increase in 2024
Despite salary growth, only 40% of professionals in Hong Kong are satisfied with their benefits package.
Hong Kong professionals turn to contracting as career goals shift
83% of professionals in Hong Kong see contracting as an industry with strong career growth opportunities.
HK to extend Green Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme to 2028
To date, over 5,700 applications have already been approved under the scheme.
Hong Kong expands talent admission policies
This aims to boost manpower and address labour shortages.
‘Strategic’ enterprises to invest $50b in Hong Kong and generate 20,000 jobs
The OASES will announce the new batch in March 2025.
Tech talent shortage threatens digital growth in Hong Kong: report
The demand for technology professionals is on the rise, with 22% of employers planning to expand their technology teams.
Fintech regulations drive demand for compliance, litigation lawyers
Companies are looking for lawyers who possess legal tech proficiency and process optimization skills.
Stable hiring seen in Hong Kong construction, property sectors in 2025
Companies remain cautious about adding new headcounts due to an oversupply in both the commercial and residential sectors.
Data visualisation, multilingual skills top demand for finance roles
Tools like Power BI and Tableau are becoming essential, whilst multilingual proficiency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin is also highly valued
Talent gaps, digital skills demand shape Hong Kong’s 2025 job market
Hiring trends show that 54% of companies plan to maintain headcount, whilst 34% intend to expand.
Paid time off tops list of Hong Kong employees' most valued benefits
Other highly valued benefits include medical coverage, work-life balance programs, retirement savings, and dental insurance.
Hong Kong HNWIs eye Singapore for better quality of life
2 in 5 of HNWis plan to relocate in the next five years with Sinagpore as the top choice.
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