HR & Education

Average wage rate increases by 3.5% in Q4 2024

Manufacturing saw the highest increase.

Hong Kong CIOs lead region in ESG-driven infrastructure shift

Half of CIOs in the city say environmental and governance factors influence all of their digital infrastructure decisions.

Employment down 0.3% in Dec 2024

Over 2.71 million people were employed across key industries in Hong Kong.

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.

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.