HR & Education

Gov't expands talent list to 51 professions

The updated list would help the government meet its target of bringing in 35,000 professionals.

Gov't expands talent list to 51 professions

The updated list would help the government meet its target of bringing in 35,000 professionals.

Gov't opens research and development funding scheme

Interested applicants may submit their proposals until 30 June.

Frontline and low-skill roles to become more attractive following wage hike 

The government raised the Statutory Minimum Wage to $40 per hour.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.1% 

There were 115,100 unemployed from January to March.

HKPC organised 700 FutureSkills training courses with 30,000 students

It also arranged 68 in-house training sessions for employees.

Unemployment rate down to 3.1% in March

The underemployment rate also dipped by 0.1 percentage points to 1.2%.

Google HK doubles scholarships offered to 2,000

These scholarships would allow access to the courses offered by its Career Certificates Programme.

MBA competes with specialised postgrad programmes through AI

Providers now offer blockchain, ESG investing, and double degree programmes.

More than half of Hongkongers fear job loss

Employers must take proactive steps to ensure employee confidence about the future.

Hong Kong explores measures to fill labour shortage

Importing foreign workers will continue if they prioritize local workers for opportunities. 

Hong Kongers invited to submit views on minimum wage review

The first-stage consultation will be open until 24 April.

Three-quarters of employees want to move within GBA for career prospects: KPMG

Better industry prospects is the top motivator for those who want to relocate.

Which sectors received highest pay increments in 2022?

Financial services had the highest increments.

Revised Code of Practice seeks to combat ‘job-hopping’ amongst FDHs

The revisions required agencies to tell that changing employers will not be approved.