Unemployment falls to four-year low in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong has reportedly returned to full employment, the city faces the challenge of keeping their best talent from emigrating.
Business digitisation in Hong Kong hampered by funding difficulties
While SMEs in Hong Kong may lack resources and technical expertise, many are planning to increase their digitalisation investment in 2023.
The art of crafting dynamic workplace structures for maximum productivity
By increasing temporal predictability and segmenting tasks, employees are more productive and find projects more enjoyable.
Employees in Hong Kong want to continue remote work
Not understanding problems employees face is causing conflict between managers and employees as the return to work accelerates in Hong Kong.
Employers in Hong Kong struggling to retain talent
Driven by factors such as emigration and raising wages, companies in Hong Kong have been facing a labour shortage for at least a year.
Work-life balance a growing priority for employees in Hong Kong
Employees in Hong Kong have indicated their preference for a more flexible work-life balance and will consider resigning to achieve that aspiration.
Minimum wage hike inadequate for living costs, say HK labour groups
A recent revision has labour groups clamouring for a more regular review and increment of the minimum wage in Hong Kong.
Burnout, work-life imbalance impact employee happiness in Hong Kong
Perceptions on pay, rather than income level, is also a significant factor impacting the job satisfaction of employees.
Employers be warned: Your employees may be on the move soon
2023 is likely to remain a jobseekers’ market in South-East Asia and Hong Kong, with employees confident of finding alternative employment.
APAC led strong global hiring trends in 2022
Global hiring grew across many regions in the world, with the majority of job roles designed to be performed remotely, according to a new Deel report.
A purpose-driven work culture unlocks people’s potential
Kara Cheung, General Manager, Hong Kong and Macau, Amgen, explains the importance of setting up a purpose-driven work culture.
Millennials in Hong Kong desire healthy lifestyles
Health and wellness are important to millennials, and they are willing to spend on what is of importance to them.
Casting a wider net: Acquiring the best talent beyond borders
Deel’s Karen Ng highlights why employers are going beyond their shores in search of the right talent and the role Deel is playing to support them.
Baker McKenzie boosts employment practice in Hong Kong
The appointment of Tess Lumsdaine will allow Baker McKenzie to help cllients structure employment arrangements and improve change management.
Patrick Graham appointed as CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
The appointment of Graham highlights Manulife’s commitment to Hong Kong and Macau and the company’s ambitions in the region.
Remuneration package key to attracting talent in Hong Kong
Employees will only be tempted to leave for another employer in 2023 if they receive a substantial salary increase as the cost of living continues to raise.
Employers in Hong Kong prioritising employee retention in 2023
Introducing hybrid work policies and increasing investment in the upskilling of employees are some of the key strategies to retain talent in the new year.
Hong Kong provides support for businesses to retain and create jobs
Hong Kong has approved HK$12.1 billion (US$1.5 billion) in wage subsidies for eligible employers and employees.
Experienced employees key part of workforce strategy in Hong Kong
About 44% of employers see an increased need to retain older employees in the workforce and expect this to be a key trend over the next five years.
Labour union says Hong Kong’s minimum wage hike insufficient
The Minimum Wage Commission reached a consensus last Thursday to raise the minimum wage to HK$40, a 6.7% increase.
Workplace gender disparity widens in Hong Kong
Despite holding attributes to be successful, women have been paid less than their male counterparts over the last five years.
Employers in Hong Kong allowed to fire unvaccinated staff
A government bill has been passed to allow employers to sack workers who refuse to receive a COVID-19 vaccination without a reasonable excuse.
Some 140,000 employers sign up for Hong Kong government subsidy
The scheme subsidises the wages of some 1.2 million workers up to HK$8,000 over the months of May, June, and July.
160,000 employers in Hong Kong expected to seek wage subsidy
About 160,000 employers are expected to apply for the latest round of pandemic wage subsidies under the employment support scheme (ESS).
Hong Kong supports more workers with new job-saving scheme
About 440,000 additional workers will benefit from the government’s more inclusive revised Employment Support Scheme (ESS).
Hong Kong’s jobless subsidy scheme sees surge in applications
With almost 180,000 applications in the first launch days, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said there will be no upper limit on the overall funds distributed.
Hong Kong’s unemployment drops in February quarter year-on-year
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.5% in the period from December 2021 to February 2022, from 7.2% in the same period the year prior.
Big firms in Hong Kong to be excluded from government subsidies
The subsidy package will cover a monthly subsidy of HK$8,000 for each full-time employee, spanning a three-month period between May and July.
Hong Kong provides protection for workers under quarantine
A proposed amendment to the employment law will ensure that workers undergoing isolation or quarantine can enjoy sick leave.
Minimum wage raise under consideration in Hong Kong
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong has said the minimum wage, frozen at HK$37.50 (US$4.8) since 2019, may be raised this year.