HR & Education

One in three Hong Kong finance professionals dissatisfied with 2010 bonus increase

Hong Kong-based finance professionals received an average bonus increase of 25% for 2010 compared with the previous year but 33% are dissatisfied...

One in three Hong Kong finance professionals dissatisfied with 2010 bonus increase

Hong Kong-based finance professionals received an average bonus increase of 25% for 2010 compared with the previous year but 33% are dissatisfied...

Use of exit interviews vital to effective staff management

The move may be seen by existing employees as a sign of positive culture.

Tight labour market conditions to further fuel wage inflation:HSBC

The recent unemployment rate surprised markets to the positive side in February.

Unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in December-February 2011

This is the lowest level since July-September 2008, according to the figures released by the Census & Statistics Department.

2011 salary survey shows who earns what: Robert Walters

The Hong Kong job market remained robust despite financial crisis and Robert Walters reveals who earns what.

Over 3,500 jobs to be offered at Tuen Mun fair

A total of 40 companies will participate in the Labour Department's two-day job fair at Tuen Mun Town Hall from March 17 to 18.

Finance and accounting hiring boom seen to hamper retention efforts

9 in 10 Hong Kong employers concerned with losing star performers in the current market.

73% of employers in Asia Pacific lack a strategy for developing women leaders:Mercer

More than two-fifths of the employers surveyed said their organisations do not offer any activities or programmes targeted to the development needs...

MPFA orders 9 employers to pay contributions

The MPFA obtained two orders for payment of outstanding MPF contributions of about $167,000 against two employers at the District Court.

Dragonair to recruit 300 new candidates this year

42 new crew graduated from the training held last December to January.

Employer fined $90,000 for late payment of wages

For delaying the payment of wages worth about $38,000, Global Trading Innovative Service Limited was fined $90,000 at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts...

Experienced candidates' salary levels in FMCG industries are rising by up to 15%

FMCG, retail, banking and financial services sectors were responsible for some of the most significant increases in recruitment activity in the HK...

Unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in November-January 2011

However, underemployment rate continued to show no improvement as it remained at 1.8 percent.

Senior job ad volume down 7% in 4Q 2010

The decrease in volume was due to a recruitment slowdown in preparation for budgetary planning and bonus schemes, coinciding with the holiday period...

Leaders should beef up integrity and communication skills

CFOs believe future leaders should be as transparent as possible, as well as capable of listening to employees and delivering crystal-clear...

Asia Pacific employers eye reshaping talent programs as economy grows

Despite need to change, organizations lack confidence in their ability to measure talent management decisions and investments.

Hong Kong is a favourable relocation destination for expats

Nearly 9 in 10 Hong Kong-based expats found it easy to travel around locally, while 58% of HK respondents say it was easy to find accommodation.