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The latest career and work trend survey result 2026 has highlighted a number of key findings on workforce trends, compensation benchmarks, and the impact of emerging technologies in Hong Kong.
Below is a summary of the key findings:
Workforce Trends & AI Influence
- AI Adoption: 86% of employees currently apply AI in their daily work, with 81% agreeing that AI makes them more productive.
- Strategic Shift: 40% of respondents believe AI will shift their focus toward higher-level problem solving and more strategic thinking.
- Essential Skills: Skills identified as essential for the next five years include machine learning and AI (51%), leadership and management (48%), and data analysis (45%).
- Megatrends: The most influential megatrends reported are flexible ways of working (71%), digitization (63%), and generative AI (44%).
Compensation & Career Progression
- Business Outlook: 47% of respondents anticipate positive growth for 2026, while 15% expect downsizing.
- Salary Expectations: While 55% feel their current pay aligns with the industry average, expectations for job changers are high, with over 63% expecting a salary increase of more than 10%.
- Retention Factors: The top factors influencing employees to stay in their current roles are work-life balance (23%) and job security (23%).
- Market Activity: 50% of the workforce is actively seeking new opportunities, signaling a high level of labor market activity.
Company Culture & DE&I
- Commitment to DE&I: There is a heightened focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), with 72% of organizations having implemented inclusive talent strategies.
- Key Initiatives: Flexible work policies and accessibility accommodations (44%) are seen as the DE&I initiatives with the most impact.
- Professional Development: 84% of employees are satisfied with their organization's approach to learning and development.
Reference - Adecco Hong Kong Salary Guide 2026