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- Imported Labour Briefing (Today): The Labour Department is holding a mandatory briefing session today for imported workers under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS). This follows recent sanctions against several companies for failing to prioritize local recruitment.
- Unemployment Stability: Official data confirmed last week that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains at 3.8%. However, the labor force has shrunk by approximately 9,100 people this quarter, maintaining a high level of competition for talent.
- AI Integration Surge: New data from the Adecco 2026 Salary Guide indicates that 86% of employees in Hong Kong are now applying AI in their daily work. Productivity gains are the primary driver, with 81% of respondents agreeing that AI makes them more productive.