HR & Education
Hong Kong employees expect 10-15% salary increase when switching jobs: Randstad
Some expect a salary raise of between 15% and 20%.
Gov’t ramps up efforts to attract global talent
Amongst efforts include the establishment of the Talents Service Unit.
Only 2 in 10 middle-managers, junior workers say expectations are being met at work
A survey showed a disconnect between senior leaders and junior managers.
More than 80% see sustainability as a core strategy of organisations
They also say that their leadership teams care about sustainability and climate change.
44% of organisations see an increased need to retain older employees
Organisations are also providing employees additional support around retirement options.
Hong Kong drops to bottom in APAC well-being survey third year in a row
9 out of 10 Hong Kongers are stressed, Cigna Hong Kong reveals.
Over 65% of Hong Kongers struggle with work-life balance
This is thanks to unnecessary and excessive overtime, Randstad reported.
Hong Kongers may bring home bigger checks in 2023
A salary increase of 4% in 2023, a report found.
Hong Kong ‘flexible’ over age limit of payload specialist
However, ultimately it will remain the city’s decision.
How financial institutions can overcome the towering demand for ESG roles
Data from portal Indeed showed that ESG job offers in Hong Kong soared 442% in 2022.
Sustainability in the workplace: In which areas should companies do more?
Workers (27%) think that their company is lagging in their sector in terms of sustainability efforts.
Gov’t rolls out new arrival rules for foreign domestic helpers
They will no longer be required to undergo quarantine in designated hotels.
Employment in the private sector drops 1.3% YoY in June
Given the drop, vacancies rose by 38% YoY.
Achieving board diversity: It takes more than giving additional seats to women
Heidrick and Struggles CEO David Hui said the first step to diversity is identifying one's business objectives.
How companies can successfully transition to hybrid work in just 2 steps
A Cisco official said a good hybrid workplace is where employees get to work the way they want.
2 in 5 Gen Z workers would rather quit if no remote work option
More than three in 10 wouldn’t accept a job without remote work.
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