HR & Education

Gov’t launches re-employment allowance scheme for elderly workers

Participants can receive a maximum of $20,000 re-employment allowance.

Gov’t launches re-employment allowance scheme for elderly workers

Participants can receive a maximum of $20,000 re-employment allowance.

Breadwinners burdened with finances of 3 dependents on average

Over 1 in 2 respondents manages the finances of spouses and parents/ in-laws.

5 barriers to wider adoption of AI in recruitment processes

Only 23% of employers use AI in various recruitment stages.

Gov’t passes bill to boost social worker standards

Secretary Sun emphasised the importance of social workers in national security.

‘418 rule’ overhaul bridges benefit gap for Hong Kong workers

Upon legislation, the ‘468 rule’ will benefit an additional 11,400 Hong Kong employees.

Hong Kong navigates educational resilience amidst ‘brain drain’

A total of 6,748 teachers fled their positions, straining Hong Kong’s education system.

6 in 10 HK employers to hire contractors in 2024

Key reasons for this include short-term project flexibility, budget constraints, and the need for specialised skills.

Wages rise 3.9% in March

In March, 64% of companies reported wage increases.

Contract work spikes as employees seek flexibility and work-life balance

Employers target Gen Z professionals because they prefer flexible work.

Flexibility preferred by working parents over career prospects and pay rise

Working parents would prefer flexible work arrangements to better manage childcare duties.

4 in 5 workers report improved well-being with hybrid work

Due to its benefits, 80% strongly prefer a hybrid work setup.

3 in 5 Hong Kong workers use AI at work to reduce burn out

Over 33% of Hong Kong workers feel extremely burnt out.

How business leaders can address tech recruitment challenges in 2024

Business leaders are urged to refine their recruitment strategies to ensure they attract a workforce capable of meeting future challenges. Shifting...

Hong Kong and Shanghai signs talent exchange deal

This aims to promote two-way flow of talent.

Healthcare concerns post-retirement force Hong Kongers to save more urgently

Retirement planning age for Hong Kongers has dropped to 40 in 2024 from 45 in 2018.

Millennials lead job shift plans in Hong Kong

Around four in 10 millennials intend to switch jobs.

Govt to raise salaries for civil servants by 3%

The pay raise proposal considered six socio-economic factors, including living costs.