Esprit Holdings to cut jobs, shut stores due to profit loss
Hong Kong-listed apparel company Esprit Holdings will cut jobs and shut stores, even as it struggles with competition from online and ‘fast-fashion’ retailers.
Asian nations lead global salary increases for 2019
According to a new report, Asia is expected to see the greatest real salary increases in 2019; particularly India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Hong Kong women are most willing to sacrifice career for family in Asia
A survey by HSBC has found that a quarter of Hong Kong women would sacrifice their career for their children.
Singapore tops Asia-Pacific nations in talent competitiveness
According to the IMD World Talent Ranking 2018, Singapore leads the Asia-Pacific pack, followed by Hong Kong and Malaysia.
11,000 HSBC employees to get more days off
HSBC in Hong Kong has raised the number of days off from 22 to 24 for certain grades of staff, with the aim of improving work-life balance.
Hong Kong approves five-day paternity leave
New fathers in Hong Kong will soon enjoy five days of statutory paternity leave, up from the current entitlement of three.
Hong Kong’s TVB cuts 150 jobs in restructuring efforts
Hong Kong commercial broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited has cut 150 jobs as it looks to restructure operations.
Hong Kong employees less engaged than Asian counterparts
Hong Kong’s employee engagement has declined over the last three years, in contrast to regional and global trends.
HK’s artificial islands could create 340,000 jobs
It is hoped that the artificial islands will provide space to ease Hong Kong’s lack of housing.
Hong Kong employers struggling to fill vacant positions
Sales representatives are reportedly the hardest professionals to find in Hong Kong, followed by IT specialists and engineers.
Hong Kong insurance industry struggling to recruit
Poor job perception is making it harder for businesses to bring in fresh blood at the specialist and middle management levels.
Hong Kong reveals priority sectors for foreign talent
The list reveals how Hong Kong hopes to continue developing as a high value-added and diversified economy.
Family status discrimination under fire in Hong Kong
The territory’s Equal Opportunities Commission says employers are still slow to accommodate employees who have to care for family members.
Most attractive Hong Kong employers for 2018 revealed
These organisations have been voted by jobseekers as the three with the best employer brands.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Microsoft (Hong Kong)
Microsoft Hong Kong’s completely function-based workspace is what got it onto our effective workplace design list.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Leo Burnett (Hong Kong)
We take a look at advertising agency Leo Burnett Hong Kong in this edition of Asia’s Most Effective Workspaces.