HR & Education

Knowledge advancements in Hong Kong

Like other major societies worldwide, Hong Kong is also transforming itself into a knowledge-based economy where increasingly firms are competing...

Knowledge advancements in Hong Kong

Like other major societies worldwide, Hong Kong is also transforming itself into a knowledge-based economy where increasingly firms are competing...

Should women in boardrooms be regulated?

In recent years, both in Hong Kong and internationally, an increase in emphasis has been placed on board diversity, and, in particular, on including...

Hong Kong needs more foreign workers

Age is finally catching up to Hong Kong's aging and declining work force.

Study shows bonus optimism fading away in Greater China

44% of the respondents said they expect bonuses to fall in the future. 

20th birthday a cause of pride and a reason for reflection

More than 1,800 students of 41 nationalities are joining 250 staff, supportive parents, generous benefactors, more than 800 alumni and well-wishers...

Employers not firing staff, but aren’t hiring either

Over 90% of all businesses surveyed in HSBC's December PMI reported no changes to their headcount.

Blended Workforces: No longer a contingency plan

Today’s economic climate might look uncertain at best – and grim at worst – but companies can meet the challenges of market volatility by making the...

How to direct your workforce towards efficiency

Hong Kong’s infrastructure and transport industry faces external threats such as increasing competition from alternative gateways into China...

Where have all the employees gone?

There are 57,690 jobs in the private sector but there's no one to fill the positions.

Fears escalate as unemployment rises to 3.4% in November

And if you’re planning to look for a job, you may not be in luck as employers stay cautious towards recruitment.

30% of HongKong’s largest firms put their CEOs in the chairman role

Should this call into question board governance and impartiality?

Hong Kong slapped with first rise in unemployment rate in 6 months

Unemployment rate increased for the first time since February-April - but by how much?

Hong Kong slammed by downside risks to unemployment

Standard Chartered doesn’t expect unemployment rates to improve - but how bad was it last August-October?

Pay increase in Hong Kong seen to rise in 2012—survey

Report showed average salary increase at 4.2% in 2011 and forecast at 4.6% in 2012 while performance bonus is at 20% of annual base salary.

Government has no target for 5-day work week implementation

Although companies with a five-day work week increased from 36.5% in 2006 to 61.5% in 2010.

Hong Kong workers at risk due to overwork

A study confirms most Hong Kong workers stay late and bring work home with them.

Two employment agencies busted for non-compliance

Now the licences of the two agencies have been revoked.