HR & Education
Asia Pacific firms use health programs and choice in benefits
The move to address economic challenges of cost containment and ongoing war for talent.
Asia Pacific firms use health programs and choice in benefits
The move to address economic challenges of cost containment and ongoing war for talent.
17% of businessmen worry over looming bad business in Q4
Pessimists have risen in Q4, compared with only 7% in Q3.
Young workers more satisfied with their employers than overall workforce
Yet research showed they are more likely to be thinking about leaving.
Unemployment rate unchanged at 3.2%
It’s the lowest level since December 1997 - February 1998.
Lily Ou-yang appointed as new Commissioner for Census & Statistics
Deputy Commissioner for Census & Statistics Lily Ou-yang will succeed Fung Hing-wang as Commissioner from September 24.
Studies on paternity leave to be conducted
A study on paternity leave is underway, announces Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung.
Hong Kong and New Zealand to cooperate in education
The Education Bureau of HKSAR and the New Zealand Ministry of Education signed an Arrangement on Education Co-operation that will help build and...
Government allots $2.5b to boost education quality
With four international schools coming on stream, it is estimated that about 5,000 additional international school places will be provided in the...
Asian executive pay surpasses European levels
Yet concerns on pay inflation in Asia resulting from rapid growth, leadership shortages and inflation surface.
Local talents threatened as 53% of HK companies intend to hire foreign staff
And worse, 31% of companies do not plan to hire more in the next two years.
Public consultation for patent system review begins
The Commerce & Economic Development Burea will run the consultation period until December 31.
5% of Hong Kong workforce on the Mainland
Survey shows 175,100 Hong Kong residents worked on the Mainland before July 2010.
CFA Institute launches Investment Career Guide for Asia Pacific
The publication provides an in-depth career and industry insights provided by CFA charterholders.
Asian banks on firing spree?
With growing job losses in major cities, warning bells of more cuts ring.
Study shows Hong Kong employees seeking pay hike
Yet 93% of employers surveyed plan to maintain or increase headcount next year.
Judges to get salary increase
The Chief Executive in Council has decided to adjust judges' and judicial officers' pay by 4.22%.
Unemployment down to 3.2% in June-August
Over the same period total employment increased by almost 11,000.
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