HR & Education
Employer fined $90,000 for late payment of wages
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.
Mercer strengthens Human Capital consulting leadership in Asia Pacific
The company appoints Brenda Wilson, Hans Kothuis, Kate Bravery, Roland Ruiz to beef up operations in the region.
Hong Kong's finance industry faces talent shortage
91% of employers in Hong Kong’s finance industry report skills shortage in finance and accounting.
Hong Kong legislation passes minimum wage bill
Fate of labor groups' HK$33 per hour floor proposal depends on Chief Executive Donald Tsang's decision.
SED strikes deal with Korea to strengthen education
Secretary of Education Mr Michael Suen, after signing the MOU, will be visiting Seoul with a higher education delegation from Hong Kong.
Commentary
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