HR & Education

Digitally-skilled employees can boost HK’s annual GDP by US$47.5b: study 

Those with advanced digital skills can contribute about US$5.4b.

Digitally-skilled employees can boost HK’s annual GDP by US$47.5b: study 

Those with advanced digital skills can contribute about US$5.4b.

Pay for workers in finance industries to increase by 3.8% and up in 2023

This is likely because there will be a “greater focus” on finance tech industries this year.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.3% 

There were 115,700 unemployed from December 2022 to February 2023.

No delay in full implementation of eMPF platform: gov’t 

This is despite an expected eight months setback in the platform’s delivery. 

Gov’t launches corporate internship scheme

Twenty four companies will participate in the scheme’s latest round.

Gov’t to provide over 4,000 jobs in Mong Kok fair

The job fair will happen on 8 March to 9 March.

Why positive recruitment experience matters

Four in 10 would decline a good offer due to unprofessional selection process.

Hong Kong to push for new school curriculum to promote financial education

The Secretary of Education said that financial management is an important life skill.

Hong Kong backs new exit endorsement for talent policy

The policy will facilitate talent exchanges between Mainland China and Hong Kong. 

Should firms continue to offer high pay raises?

Randstad advised that firms should offer alternative benefits.

How will human resources roles grow this 2023?

HR professionals will also be responsible for budget management.

These are the top in-demand tech roles in 2023

Employers are still in need of IT professionals for digital shift.

Job switchers in property, engineering industry expect up to 25% salary increase

There will be demand in middle to senior levels in four specialisations this year.

Hong Kong companies to ramp up hiring of sales and marketing professionals

They are recruiting sales and marketing specialists to boost digital growth, customer acquisition, and marketing performance.

Millennials struggle with health and wellness during hectic work week

Less than half are satisfied with their overall health.