HR & Education
20th birthday a cause of pride and a reason for reflection
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Now the licences of the two agencies have been revoked.
Licences of two employment agencies revoked
Two recent court cases concerning operators of employment agencies reveal the consequences of non-compliance with the laws of Hong Kong.
Survey shows Asia Pacific employee loyalty declining
Study stressed role of nonfinancial factors in driving motivation of employees worldwide.
Labor chief calls for vetting apps resumption
Secretary Matthew Cheung appeals that such scheme be resumed as soon as possible.
Hong Kong’s decision not to set directorship limit is a mistake
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing recently decided not to place any limit on the number of directorships anyone can hold. This could very well...
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