HR & Education
Digitally-skilled employees can boost HK’s annual GDP by US$47.5b: study
Those with advanced digital skills can contribute about US$5.4b.
Digitally-skilled employees can boost HK’s annual GDP by US$47.5b: study
Those with advanced digital skills can contribute about US$5.4b.
Pay for workers in finance industries to increase by 3.8% and up in 2023
This is likely because there will be a “greater focus” on finance tech industries this year.
Unemployment rate drops to 3.3%
There were 115,700 unemployed from December 2022 to February 2023.
No delay in full implementation of eMPF platform: gov’t
This is despite an expected eight months setback in the platform’s delivery.
Gov’t launches corporate internship scheme
Twenty four companies will participate in the scheme’s latest round.
Gov’t to provide over 4,000 jobs in Mong Kok fair
The job fair will happen on 8 March to 9 March.
Why positive recruitment experience matters
Four in 10 would decline a good offer due to unprofessional selection process.
Hong Kong employers at risk of losing staff in next six months
Unless, they offer higher salaries.
Jobless rate inches down to 3.4%
This is down from 3.5%.
Hong Kong to push for new school curriculum to promote financial education
The Secretary of Education said that financial management is an important life skill.
Hong Kong backs new exit endorsement for talent policy
The policy will facilitate talent exchanges between Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Should firms continue to offer high pay raises?
Randstad advised that firms should offer alternative benefits.
How will human resources roles grow this 2023?
HR professionals will also be responsible for budget management.
These are the top in-demand tech roles in 2023
Employers are still in need of IT professionals for digital shift.
Job switchers in property, engineering industry expect up to 25% salary increase
There will be demand in middle to senior levels in four specialisations this year.
Hong Kong companies to ramp up hiring of sales and marketing professionals
They are recruiting sales and marketing specialists to boost digital growth, customer acquisition, and marketing performance.
Millennials struggle with health and wellness during hectic work week
Less than half are satisfied with their overall health.