HR & Education
Acquiring AI skills could boost salary up to 28%: Study
IT workers are seen to benefit the most from this.
2 in 5 Hong Kong finance professionals open to new career opportunities in the next 12 months
35% plan to switch organisations but stay in the same role.
3 in 5 Hong Kongers happy to keep role despite absence of growth: report
Specifically, Baby Boomers resonate with this preference.
Gov’t expands rehab programme for employees injured at work
Two industries were added to the coverage.
Labour Dep’t announces enhancement programme for school leavers
Around 14,000 people are expected to participate.
Gov't revises code of practice for employment agencies
They are prohibited from providing monetary incentives aimed at prematurely terminating contracts.
Statutory minimum wage to undergo annual review
The government will review the minimum age through two indicators.
Job title inflation trend fading in Hong Kong
About three in 10 employees practice job title inflation.
SME workers eye 3.8% salary hike in 2024: Prudential
Whilst pay was cited as the top factor to remain in their job, the survey also noted the importance of non-financial benefits for SME workers.
Gov’t suspends contractors from tendering following fatal Sha Tin incident
Future and tender exercises that are not yet completed are covered by the suspension.
Lack of career progression main reason for job exits: Survey
Salary is no longer a top factor in leaving work, reflecting a shift in priorities for employees.
New project to boost student financial education in Hong Kong
The project will offer parent-child financial education workshops and seminars.
CUHK secures top spots in global university subject rankings
CUHK's top-ranked subjects include nursing and journalism
AI to play crucial role in cybersecurity staffing
Three in 10 professionals are extremely concerned about AI-powered attacks.
Parents' financial influence strong amongst Hong Kong adults
Nearly half of them (46%) are attempting to counteract their parents' bad habits.
Bonuses surge for Hong Kong financial professionals
Managing directors in Hong Kong received an average bonus of $3.5m in 2023.