HR & Education

Gov’t ramps up efforts to attract global talent

Amongst efforts include the establishment of the Talents Service Unit.

Only 2 in 10 middle-managers, junior workers say expectations are being met at work

A survey showed a disconnect between senior leaders and junior managers.

More than 80% see sustainability as a core strategy of organisations

They also say that their leadership teams care about sustainability and climate change.

44% of organisations see an increased need to retain older employees

Organisations are also providing employees additional support around retirement options.

Hong Kong drops to bottom in APAC well-being survey third year in a row

9 out of 10 Hong Kongers are stressed, Cigna Hong Kong reveals.

Over 65% of Hong Kongers struggle with work-life balance

This is thanks to unnecessary and excessive overtime, Randstad reported.

Hong Kongers may bring home bigger checks in 2023

A salary increase of 4% in 2023, a report found. 

Hong Kong ‘flexible’ over age limit of payload specialist

However, ultimately it will remain the city’s decision.

How financial institutions can overcome the towering demand for ESG roles 

Data from portal Indeed showed that ESG job offers in Hong Kong soared 442% in 2022.

Sustainability in the workplace: In which areas should companies do more?

Workers (27%) think that their company is lagging in their sector in terms of sustainability efforts.

Gov’t rolls out new arrival rules for foreign domestic helpers

They will no longer be required to undergo quarantine in designated hotels.

Achieving board diversity: It takes more than giving additional seats to women

Heidrick and Struggles CEO David Hui said the first step to diversity is identifying one's business objectives.

How companies can successfully transition to hybrid work in just 2 steps

A Cisco official said a good hybrid workplace is where employees get to work the way they want.

2 in 5 Gen Z workers would rather quit if no remote work option

More than three in 10 wouldn’t accept a job without remote work.

How much is Hong Kong’s tech industry paying its employees?

There is an almost 100% pay jump from junior to senior roles.