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- HR and Operations Facing Cuts: KPMG’s 2026 Outlook reveals 22% of employers expect headcount decreases, specifically targeting support roles like HR, finance, and administration to improve efficiency. Source
- Revenue-Driving Roles Prioritized: Recruitment efforts are shifting heavily toward sales and fee-earning positions as firms prioritize immediate growth over back-office expansion. Source
- AI Adoption Triples: 24% of HK organizations have widely deployed AI in 2026, a massive jump from 8% in 2025, fundamentally altering required job skills. Source
- Wait-and-See Mentality: Only 21% of HK employees plan to change jobs in 2026 (down from 28% last year), as stability becomes the top priority amid economic uncertainty. Source
- Salary Misalignment: 81% of professionals expect a 10%+ raise to switch roles, but 83% of employers plan to offer less than 6%, leading to a talent "standoff." Source
- SOW Model Gains Ground: Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements are emerging as a preferred model for HK tech and compliance projects to manage costs. Source
- Upskilling Urgency: 81% of employers believe over a quarter of their workforce will need reskilling by 2031 to keep pace with technological changes. Source