HR & Education
Tech companies struggle to hire professionals skilled in emerging tech: report
Two in 10 tech talent are not on the lookout for new jobs.
Budget 2024-25: Gov’t cuts salaries and profits taxes
The government will reduce salaries tax for the 2023-24 tax year by 100%, subject to a ceiling of $3,000.
Multinational companies offer more flexible work options
Only four in 10 MNCs have a five-day in-office work.
Supply chain, procurement firms to create more hybrid jobs
This will be led by e-cigarette and power tool firms.
Majority of construction, and engineering talents eye switching jobs
Talents expect 10% to 20% salary growth in new employers.
HK scraps MPF Offsetting Scheme to enhance employee protection
Starting 2025, employers are no longer allowed to offset long service and severance payments from its Mandatory Provident Fund contributions.
Gov’t to relax the 'continuous contract' labour requirement
Workers under such a contract must only work 68 hours in 4 weeks.
Hong Kong banks, telcos seek tech-savvy legal professionals
In addition to tech expertise, there’s also a growing demand for soft skills.
Flexibility remains job seekers' top priority
Demand remains high for professionals specialising in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity.
Govt launches internship programme for over 50s
The programme offers internships across 20 industries.
More Hong Kong companies plan to hire globally to fill talent gaps
Interest in global hiring grew 34% YoY.
Hong Kong ranks 39th in most increase in minimum wage in a year
The minimum wage in Hong Kong increased by 6.7% in the last year.
What are Hong Kong parents’ most preferred destinations for overseas education?
Seven in 10 plan to send their children abroad for tertiary education.
Gov't grants university title to Caritas Institute of Higher Education
The institution will change its name to Saint Francis University.
Interest in global hiring growing amongst Hong Kong companies: report
HK-based companies are hiring talent from the Philippines, India, and more.
Resigning? Salary increment for switching jobs to be lower in 2024
Employees changing jobs can expect an increase of 5%-10% from their current salary.