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HR News of the Week (16th October, 2026)

HR News of the Week (16th October, 2026)

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) E-Platform Integration Milestones:  The MPFA reported expanded enterprise onboarding onto the eMPF Platform, significantly streamlining digital MPF contribution administration for HR departments. Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Neurodiversity Guidelines:  The EOC released updated advisory frameworks encouraging Hong Kong employers to establish reasonab

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HR News of the Week (9th October, 2026)

HR News of the Week (9th October, 2026)

Upskill Hong Kong AI Retraining Push:  The HKSAR Government has launched a comprehensive AI upskilling initiative via the rebranded Employees Retraining Board (Upskill Hong Kong) to assist white-collar workers as generative AI restructures entry-level roles across the SAR. Foreign Domestic Helper Minimum Wage Increase:  The government announced a 2.35% increase in the Minimum Allowable W

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HR News of the Week (2nd October, 2026)

HR News of the Week (2nd October, 2026)

Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Workplace AI Guidelines:  The EOC continues to promote guidelines for organizations adopting AI in recruitment, urging HR leaders to prevent algorithmic bias against underrepresented candidate groups. Financial Services Restructuring for Compliance & Tech:  Banks and financial institutions in Central are reallocating headcount away from routine ba

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HR News of the Week (25th September, 2026)

HR News of the Week (25th September, 2026)

Manpower Shortage Gap Narrowing:  The Labour & Welfare Bureau released its Mid-term Update of Manpower Projection, indicating Hong Kong’s overall manpower deficit will narrow from 180,000 down to approximately 130,000 by 2028 due to recent talent admission initiatives. [Source: news.gov.hk] Heat Stress and Severe Weather Working Notices:  The Labour Department re-issued updated guida

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政府「人力推算中期更新報告」推算2028年人力短缺收窄至13萬　AI發展令文書工種人力過剩　應屆畢業生及中年人員影響最大

政府「人力推算中期更新報告」推算2028年人力短缺收窄至13萬　AI發展令文書工種人力過剩　應屆畢業生及中年人員影響最大

政府最新推算，2028年本港人力短缺收窄至13萬。創科、航空、建造等短缺最嚴重。不過人工智能(AI)發展，令文書工種人力過剩，應屆畢業生及中年文書人員影響最大。 Video by 無綫新聞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yczUhlhR5qo

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HR News of the Week (18th September, 2026)

HR News of the Week (18th September, 2026)

Arcesium Expands APAC Presence with New HK Hub:  Investment lifecycle tech provider Arcesium opened a new office in Hong Kong to support expanding institutional asset manager client bases across the region. Hunter Point Capital Opens Hong Kong Office:  Alternative asset manager Hunter Point Capital established a local presence to deepen regional relationships and boost private market exe

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HR News of the Week (11th September, 2026)

HR News of the Week (11th September, 2026)

CNBC Closes Hong Kong Bureau : Media giant CNBC announced the closure of its Hong Kong office and cancelled several daily regional broadcasts as part of international operations restructuring following Comcast's spin-off. Global Tech Restructuring Hits Regional Footprints : Tech multinationals including Oracle and Pinterest continue regional headcount re-alignments to redirect corporate capital to

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勞工處辦中高齡招聘會，求職者指搵工難過以前、機會比以前少，透露身邊好多人失業。 眼見經濟差已降低對薪金期望。長者指外勞爭飯碗年齡競爭處於劣勢。

勞工處辦中高齡招聘會，求職者指搵工難過以前、機會比以前少，透露身邊好多人失業。 眼見經濟差已降低對薪金期望。長者指外勞爭飯碗年齡競爭處於劣勢。

勞工處2026年8月20日-21日在旺角麥花臣場館舉辦「機遇匯聚中高齡招聘會」 Video by HK Hope China 香江望神州 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU5jDudWCwc

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勞工處：優化工作暑熱警告機制可提高對極端高溫及濕度敏感度

勞工處：優化工作暑熱警告機制可提高對極端高溫及濕度敏感度

勞工處優化工作暑熱警告機制，即日起降低觸發更高級別警告的條件。 Video by 無綫新聞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5SNaDcvm0o

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HR News of the Week (4th September, 2026)

HR News of the Week (4th September, 2026)

Enhanced Equal Opportunities Commission Workplace Guidelines:  The EOC issued updated guidance emphasizing anti-discrimination compliance during AI-driven talent acquisition and automated screening processes. Employers are urged to audit algorithmic hiring software to prevent indirect bias regarding disability or family status.  (Source: Equal Opportunities Commission HK) Global Tech Res

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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」

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

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

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

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