Hong Kong not implementing FWAs across all organisations
The city will not be employing hybrid work arrangements on a government-level due to various reasons.
Index to track women-friendly workplace policies launched in Asia
The first of its kind in the region, the Women Workplace Index will collect data from multiple firms into a publicly accessible database.
Hong Kong eases “continuous contracts” criteria
The minimum weekly work hours has been reduced from 72 to 68 and is set to benefit more than 10,000 employees across the city.
Employees in Hong Kong seek flexibility in their work arrangements
When seeking new job opportunities, employees in Hong Kong are prioritising the freedom to choose where and when they work over other benefits.
Employees in Hong Kong would give up FWAs for a salary raise
Employees in Hong Kong are willing to give up their flexible working arrangements if their employers would agree to give them a pay rise to compensate.
Salary growth in Hong Kong stalls in 2024
Employers in Hong Kong are expected to prioritise cost control in 2024, leaving many employees sceptical about salary increases.
Hybrid work arrangements gaining traction in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s office vacancy rate at 12.7% mirrors global economic uncertainty, driving organisations to adopt cost-saving hybrid work models.
Surging salaries in Hong Kong outpace cities in Guangdong province
High salary growth in Hong Kong is sparking turnover concerns and is foreshadowing a competitive year ahead for many organisations.
Income disparity hits record high in Hong Kong
While Hong Kong returns to pre-pandemic productivity levels, income for the lowest-earning employees is nearly 60 times less than the wealthy.
Navigating employee development challenges in the workplace
Organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong can do more to engage employees with talent programmes deploying learner-centric tools.
Hong Kong’s Gen Z faces mental health and financial challenges
The pandemic-fuelled work landscape is pushing Hong Kong’s Gen Z to the brink, with 44% grappling with work-life balance.
Fresh graduates in Hong Kong have more power to negotiate higher salary
As organisations look to attract and retain top talent, university graduates in Hong Kong saw an increase in their starting salaries in 2022.
Employees in Hong Kong welcome new job opportunities
Demonstrating career proactivity and a desire for better opportunities, more employees are less likely to stay with their current employers for long.
One in two employees in Hong Kong expect post-retirement work
Changing demographics and rising living costs make it difficult for older adults to contemplate retirement, raising the age profile of the workforce.
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.