Asia has highest level of Employee Engagement
Asia has the highest level of employee engagement globally as three of its countries took up top three spots in the Employee Engagement Score.
HK urges workers to work from home amidst Wuhan Virus
In a bid to stop a further outbreak of the Wuhan virus, the Hong Kong government has asked employers to allow their staff to work from home.
IT and telecoms will bounce back quickly in Hong Kong
Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.
2019 Review: A year of ups and downs
Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest news in the region that have made 2019 one of the most defining years in the employment world.
Two Cents: How can Hong Kong repair itself?
Anti-government protests in Hong Kong dominated the news headlines this year and may have long-term repercussions for companies based there.
Japan dominates most expensive cities for expats
Japan has been ranked one of the most expensive countries for expats after four of its cities took up top spots in the latest global charts.
Hong Kong Airlines delays paying some staff
The city’s third-biggest carrier is delaying salary payments as protests have “severely affected” its finances.
Keeping staff out of the firing line in Hong Kong
With Hong Kong on the brink of an emergency, companies across the city are taking extra measures to protect their staff.
Blockchain payments across borders gets a step closer
A blockchain model is being developed that allows payments by different currencies on the same network that are faster, cheaper and safer.
Cathay Pacific changes course on its workforce
The Hong Kong-based airline is offering free economy class tickets to boost morale among employees who suffered during the political protests.
New Hong Kong union: ‘’You need to be bold to speak up’’
The founders of a banking trade union set up in Hong Kong to protect workers talk to HRM Asia about why they set up the group up and its future plans.
Duty-free operator DFS bows to pressure
Hong Kong-based duty-free operator DFS Group has backed down and agreed to pay higher severance pay to laid-off workers in Singapore.
Hong Kong bank workers set up trade union
With the goal of ‘’defending democracy and freedom’’ The Hong Kong Financial Industry Employees General Union has been founded.
Another sacking for Hong Kong protest supporter
The fallout from the Hong Kong protests continues with a lawyer from French investment bank BNP Paribas the latest casualty.
Hong Kong begins campaign to rebuild its image among employers
Its leader Carrie Lam is talking about creating new jobs and has tried to get a PR agency to help rebrand the troubled city.
Hong Kong ongoing coverage – keep up to date
Our coverage continues with a look at how the ongoing protests and troubles are affecting companies and workers in the city.
Companies are forced to choose sides in Hong Kong protests
Central Chinese government pressures companies to get employees to toe the line.
Employers in Hong Kong scramble for the shrinking middle ground
As protests in Hong Kong continue, many global companies are launching contingency plans for their businesses and employees.
Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigns over Hong Kong protests
Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg has resigned over the Hong Kong protests. the first casualty of China’s warning to the business sector.
Cathay Pacific staff warned off Hong Kong protests
The Hong Kong-based airline has issued a warning to staff as local protests escalate throughout the city and shut down the airport.
The D&I opportunity that business must get behind
Lisa Butler, Global Chief Talent and Diversity Officer, for Manulife, says celebrations of Pride Month need to be matched by real action from business.
Employee sues after being sacked while on sick leave due to miscarriage
The employee, who is based in Hong Kong, says that her former supervisor made “distressing” remarks regarding her pregnancy.
Glassdoor now in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New Zealand
Many in these three territories have already been using the website, but they will now be served by bespoke, localised sites.
Hong Kong’s minimum wage sees highest increase ever
Hong Kong’s minimum wage will increase to HK$37.50 per hour, from the current HK$34.50 – the highest since it was introduced.
Hong Kong Disneyland to employ staff over 60 on open-ended contracts
Hong Kong Disneyland employees aged 60 or above are now allowed to continue on open-ended permanent contracts with no termination date.
Office culture and low salaries chase Hong Kongers out of Chinese firms
The majority of Hongkong employees who have left China-headquartered companies blame rigid office culture and low salaries.
Skills gap threatens Hong Kong’s banking industry
According to a new report, a skills gap threatens the local banking industry.
Hong Kong companies hiring intentions muted
Hong Kong businesses are downbeat about their growth prospects for 2019, as well as face the challenge of talent availability.
Hong Kong firms losing new staff during probation
Nearly half of Hong Kong’s financial employers have had an employee resign during their probation period due to poor onboarding processes.
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