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- Employee Appreciation Day 2026: HR experts are urging managers today to move beyond "one-off perks" and use this day to launch pulse surveys. The goal for 2026 is to understand what truly makes employees feel valued—stability, growth, or flexibility—rather than just hosting a lunch.
- The GenAI Adoption Gap: A new report released this week shows that only 22% of Hong Kong workers use Generative AI daily, compared to the Asia-Pacific average of 29%. This "utilization gap" is becoming a top priority for firms looking to maintain a competitive edge.
- Construction Safety Excellence Award (Now Open): The Labour Department launched the Construction Industry Safety Excellence Award 2026 this week. This new unified award integrates previous safety schemes to better recognize frontline workers and organizations excelling in OSH management. Deadline: April 17, 2026.
- Hiring Cautious but Selective: The latest 2026 Salary Guides confirm that while overall hiring is "selective," there is a persistent shortage in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and finance transformation roles. Salary budgets are stabilizing at roughly 4% growth, but niche tech talent can still command increases of 10–20%.