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- Job Fair for Mature Workers (Upcoming): The Labour Department announced a "Career Takeoff" job fair specifically for middle-aged and elderly job seekers, offering over 2,900 vacancies, scheduled for February 5–6.This reflects a strategic push to reintegrate experienced labor into the workforce to counter the shrinking labor force (which dropped by 9,100 this quarter).
- CHRO Series Hong Kong 2026 Kickoff: HR leaders gathered today to preview the CHRO Series 2026, with a primary focus on building "Trusted AI Ecosystems". The discussion centers on how HR can use AI for "Transformation" rather than just "Headcount Optimization".
- F&B Manpower Pressure: Reports today highlight that food and beverage operators are facing a 6% increase in manpower costs as they adjust to new worker protection standards. Many are now turning to "Service Standards" audits to ensure that a higher-cost workforce still delivers high-value customer satisfaction.
- Labour Enforcement Blitz: The Labour Department has launched a special enforcement operation this week targeting safety at construction sites. This follows a series of fines issued yesterday to proprietors and contractors for safety violations.