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7 in 10 workers interested in using AI for mundane tasks
7 in 10 workers interested in using AI for mundane tasks
Compared to other Greater China regions, Hong Kongers are more optimistic about the developing technology.
Check out what employers will be looking for in 2018
Those with solid multi-language skills have an edge over competitors.
Hiring demand for contractual consultants to rise in 2018
The insurance industry in particular is hiring one-year contractor positions.
Half of workers want private office space to perform efficiently
They believe it is more important than available office technology and workplace perks.
9 in 10 CIOs prefer contractual IT employees
Demand for temporary workers with software development skills is strongest.
4 in 5 professionals expect pay hikes in 2018
Workers generally hope for a modest 2-3% increase in pay.
9 in 10 employees feel obligated to upgrade skills
Women take more initiative in learning to upgrade their skillset.
HR professionals to expect 10% salary raise
Startups generate demand for HR jobs as their businesses scale.
9 in 10 employees say learning on their own is key to remain competitive
Half of them have taken a curriculum course in the past year.
IT banking professionals to expect 20% pay rise
Programming skills remain highly sought after across industries.
Hong Kong job market growth remains bullish
The IT sector generated the biggest demand this year.
Six in 10 employees unlikely to seek advice for career goals
Younger people are more likely to seek professional advice.
Why some Hong Kong employers ditch flexible work policies
33% of employers worry that employees don't work hard as much.
2 in 3 employees unhappy with work benefits
Employers aren't aware of poor employee understanding of benefits programme.
Financial services firms struggle to keep up with digitisation
52% say their finance teams can't easily adapt to newly implemented technologies.
More active workforce relaxes labour market
But their talents are being strained by changing business models.
AI is taking the tedium out of recruitment
Will 'bots be taking over the world of headhunting?
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