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新聞透視｜平台接單冇保障？政府擬立法為外賣員等設工傷補償機制

隨著科技發展，透過手機應用程式接單的外賣、送貨及上門服務已成為香港市民生活的一部分。然而，這些「平台工作者」在惡劣天氣下辛勤工作，卻面臨職業安全保障不足的困境。政府預計於今年底提交法律建議，初步落實為外賣及送貨員制定強制性的工傷補償機制。 Video by 新聞透視 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wK-bG8hMlc

01/09/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (28th August, 2026)

Enhanced Construction Site Safety Standards:  Regulatory enforcement on construction and industrial site safety measures has intensified under updated statutory liability guidelines, imposing stricter oversight on main contractors. Residential Care Worker Special Import Scheme:  The Social Welfare Department completed processing its latest allocation round under the Special Scheme for Im

28/08/2026 Read More

The "Upskilling Illusion": Why 70% of Enterprise Training Fails and How to Fix It

Enterprises are pouring millions into digital upskilling programs, learning management platforms, and mandatory AI workshops. Yet, research shows that nearly 70% of corporate learning initiatives fail to deliver measurable changes in daily productivity or workflow efficiency. The problem isn't a lack of ambition—it's the fundamental gap between theoretical training and operational execution. When

24/08/2026 Read More

時事多面睇｜有招聘本地工人廣告開出超低薪酬　疑涉「假招聘」

輸入勞工計劃實施三年，有工會發現，近期不少招聘本地工人的廣告，薪酬遠低於市價，部分職位甚至不到本地薪酬四成，為何明知無人應聘，僱主都要發出這類「超低價」招聘廣告呢？ News by  時事多面睇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-GN71jtH0w

21/08/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (21st August, 2026)

Special Scheme for Import Care Workers:  Social Welfare Department launched its tenth round of applications for residential care homes, allocating approximately 800 new imported care worker quotas. Construction Site Health & Safety Enforcement:  Legislative amendments enforcing a total smoking ban on all Hong Kong construction sites are in full regulatory effect, imposing clear statu

21/08/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (14th August, 2026)

Welfare-to-Work Incentive Launch:  The Hong Kong government introduced a targeted employment incentive scheme offering up to HK$45,000 to eligible welfare recipients who secure and retain stable employment, aiming to boost local workforce participation and reduce reliance on social assistance. Middle-Aged & Elderly Recruitment Drive:  The Labour Department announced its upcoming "Con

14/08/2026 Read More

Senior Surplus, Specialist Shortage? Why Extreme Hiring Selectivity is Backfiring in Hong Kong

Your talent acquisition lead just reported that a critical, vacant role for a Senior Regulatory Compliance & AI Governance Manager across your operations has remained unfilled for over four months. Meanwhile, your recruiting portal is overflowing with hundreds of resumes from highly experienced senior directors, former management consultants, and generalist executives who were impacted by rece

13/08/2026 Read More

Why Traditional Training Programs Are Falling Short in the Age of Agentic AI

Your executive committee recently greenlit a substantial budget for corporate learning and development (L&D), enrolling cross-functional teams across your Hong Kong operations into standardized AI literacy workshops and prompt engineering courses. On paper, compliance rates look fantastic—modules are completed, certificates are logged, and attendance is at an all-time high. Yet, six months int

12/08/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (7th August, 2026)

District Court Enforces Employer Vicarious Liability:  The Hong Kong District Court ordered a logistics employer to pay over HK$538,000 under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance following a workplace physical dispute, establishing a binding legal precedent on employment relationships even when employers fail to appear at trial. Workplace Heat Stress Warning Directives:  Authorities rel

07/08/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (31st July, 2026)

Rainstorm and Severe Weather Protocol Reminders:  The Labour Department released updated guidelines urging businesses to formalize work arrangements, electrical safety protocols, and post-storm resumption policies during tropical cyclone and rainstorm warnings. eMPF Migration and Contribution Enforcement:  The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority continues its phased transition to

31/07/2026 Read More

Why Unrestricted Lifestyle Perks are Driving Workplace Burnout in Hong Kong

Your enterprise just replaced its rigid traditional medical benefits with a flexible annual "wellness stipend"—encouraging staff to spend HKD 10,000 on gym memberships, mindfulness apps, or weekend spa getaways. On paper, it looks like a progressive, empathetic overhaul of your Employee Value Proposition (EVP). Yet, twelve months post-launch, your sick leave requests due to psychological exhaustio

30/07/2026 Read More

The "Wellbeing Metric Trap": Why Hong Kong Employers Must Rethink Workplace Mental Health in 2026

When a global health survey revealed that over 60 percent of Hong Kong employees experience elevated work-related stress—exceeding global benchmarks—corporate leadership boards responded with standard remedies: wellness apps, subsidized gym passes, and optional mindfulness seminars. Yet burnout rates among young professionals continue to surge, and sick leave claims linked to mental exhaustion rem

29/07/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (24th July, 2026)

Enhanced Heat Stress and Weather Protocols:  The Labour Department has issued heightened operational guidelines regarding Heat Stress at Work Warnings and severe weather arrangements, reminding employers of their statutory duty to provide adequate rest cycles, hydration, and safety gear. AI Integration Transitions from Pilots to Mainstream Infrastructure:  Organizations across Hong Kong

24/07/2026 Read More

HR News of the Week (17th July, 2026)

Flexible Paternity Leave Allocations:  New amendments to statutory paternity leave guidelines now grant eligible male employees the flexibility to take their 5-day entitlement in separate blocks rather than a single consecutive period. This policy adjustment is designed to help working fathers better balance modern family needs without exhausting their entire leave balance at once. AI Hiring

17/07/2026 Read More

Restructuring the Corporate Health Dollar: How Flexible Benefits Safeguard HK Talent Pipelines

The escalating cost of healthcare has transformed employee benefits from a routine human resource administrative task into a critical, C-suite level financial challenge. As commercial health insurance premiums rise at rates far outstripping standard economic growth, organizations in Hong Kong are finding themselves caught between two opposing forces: the urgent operational necessity to control cor

10/07/2026 Read More