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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (16 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (16 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik The Rise of the "Side Hustle":  A new report released today reveals that nearly  40% of Hongkongers  now maintain a side business or "polyworking" income stream to combat the rising cost of living. E-commerce has emerged as the primary frontier, with 64% of operators expecting significant revenue growth this year. Hospitality Strategic Rebound:   Skål Intern

  16/02/2026 Read More
The "Side Business" Economy: 40% of Your Staff Might Be Polyworking

The "Side Business" Economy: 40% of Your Staff Might Be Polyworking

Designed by Freepik The data released today confirming that  40% of Hongkongers run a side business  is a significant milestone for HR leaders. We are no longer in a "one job for life" market; we are in a  portfolio career  era. Why HR Needs to Pay Attention: Retention vs. Resignation:  For many, the side hustle is a financial necessity (68% of polyworkers use it to cover

  16/02/2026 Read More
Polyworking is a 2026 Workplace Trend

Polyworking is a 2026 Workplace Trend

Designed by Freepik Polyworking  is a 2026 workplace trend where individuals intentionally manage multiple professional roles, projects, or income streams simultaneously. While "moonlighting" (working a second job after hours) has existed for decades, polyworking is distinct because it involves  integrating multiple roles into a single "portfolio career,"  often during overlapping o

  13/02/2026 Read More
【職場新趨勢】唔返正職唔再係廢青！2026大熱「Polyworking」身兼多職反而身價翻倍？

【職場新趨勢】唔返正職唔再係廢青！2026大熱「Polyworking」身兼多職反而身價翻倍？

以前上一代認為，打幾份工、沒有固定正職一定是「廢青」或者「不務正業」。但來到 2026 年，如果你只是死守一份薪水，你可能已經落伍了！歐美職場正掀起一股 「Polyworking」（多重職業） 熱潮，越來越多專業人士拒絕單一僱主，選擇同時擁有多個身分。這不是打散工，而是一種高階的「職業 投資 組合」！ 1. 什麼是 Polyworking？ Polyworking 不同於「打散工」或「Moonlighting」（秘密兼職）。它指的是上班族公開地、有策略地同時

  13/02/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (12 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (12 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik Immigration Crackdown & Record Penalties:  The Immigration Department announced late yesterday that two illegal workers were sentenced to over  22 months in prison . The Warning:  Authorities reminded businesses that hiring illegal workers now carries a maximum fine of  $500,000 and 10 years’ imprisonment . Director Liability:  Company directors and

  12/02/2026 Read More
The $500,000 Risk: Why "Agency Audits" are Your 2026 Priority

The $500,000 Risk: Why "Agency Audits" are Your 2026 Priority

Designed by Freepik With the Immigration Department handing out 22-month jail terms this week, the message to HR and Mobility leaders is clear:  vicarious liability is no longer a theoretical risk. Why the 2026 Crackdown Matters: Zero Tolerance for "Casual" Mistakes:  Whether it is a third-party contractor or a seasonal warehouse worker, the onus of checking the  original identity d

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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (11 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (11 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) Increase Confirmed:  The government announced today that the SMW will rise from  $42.1 to $43.1 per hour . Timeline:  The notice will be gazetted on February 20 and is expected to take effect on  May 1, 2026 . Record-Keeping Change:  The monthly monetary cap for record-keeping will also increase to  $17,600  (up fr

  11/02/2026 Read More
【2026 最低工資】5 月 1 日起加至 $43.1：HR 三大對接清單

【2026 最低工資】5 月 1 日起加至 $43.1：HR 三大對接清單

Designed by Freepik 政府今日正式拍板，最低工資將會由 $42.1 加至  $43.1 。雖然加幅只有 $1 (2.38%)，但對於大型零售同餐飲集團嚟講，背後嘅行政調整其實唔少。 HR 必做嘅 3 個動作： 更新系統紀錄：  除了時薪之外， 每月工時紀錄上限  亦會喺 5 月 1 日同步上調至  $17,600 。如果員工人工高過呢個數，你先可以豁免紀錄佢地嘅總工時。 檢視「468 準則」下嘅受保人：  隨著最低工資增加，部分原本處

  11/02/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (10 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (10 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik UK BN(O) Visa Expansion:  A major update today from the UK Home Office—the BN(O) visa route has been widened to cover the  "lost generation" of adult children  (born after 1997) of BN(O) status holders. This moves thousands of Hongkongers in their late 20s and 30s into the "settled worker" category in Britain, potentially easing talent shortages in UK fintec

  10/02/2026 Read More
【2026 職場新政】唔止係加假！「人本技能」變咗最貴嘅資產？

【2026 職場新政】唔止係加假！「人本技能」變咗最貴嘅資產？

Designed by Freepik 今日 BN(O) 簽證擴展至「97 後」成年子女，加上聽日開鑼嘅英國青年流動計劃，香港 HR 面對嘅唔單止係「搶人才」，仲要係「留人才」。 2026 年管理層必知嘅 3 個轉變： AI 唔係用嚟炒人，係用嚟「解放」人：   58% 嘅僱主  已經引入 AI，但目的係優化流程多過減人頭。當 AI 處理晒數據，公司而家最肯出高薪請嘅，係識得做  「人本溝通」(Human Connectivity)  同  「道德決策」 嘅人

  10/02/2026 Read More
【失業支援】不幸被裁員 除左搵工仲可以做啲咩？HR建議善用空窗期增值自己嘅3個方向

【失業支援】不幸被裁員 除左搵工仲可以做啲咩？HR建議善用空窗期增值自己嘅3個方向

大家好，我係畢先生。作為一個曾經喺HR前線打滾過5年，而家轉戰內容創作嘅 編輯 ，我每日都會收到唔少關於失業、求職嘅查詢。最近經濟環境波動，唔少朋友都面對被裁員嘅困境。除咗即刻開始搵工，其實呢段「空窗期」係一個極其珍貴嘅機會，用嚟重新檢視同裝備自己。事不宜遲，今日就同大家分享，從HR同求職者雙重角度出發，善用待業期增值嘅3個實用方向。希望大家可以更清晰點樣將危機轉化為升級自己嘅契機 💪。 HR建議善用空窗期增

  09/02/2026 Read More
PwC is rethinking how to train workers in the Al era, and it's betting on 'skills, not titles'

PwC is rethinking how to train workers in the Al era, and it's betting on 'skills, not titles'

PwC has identified 30 key skills that it says are critical for future success.  Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto via Getty Images PwC has launched a new learning initiative to ready its staff for the AI workplace. The focus is on training workers up on specific skills, such as AI literacy and empathy. "Skills, not titles, are the currency of this new era," the firm said in a press release. AI is forci

  09/02/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (06 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (06 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik "Career Takeoff" Job Fair Final Day:  Today is the last day of the Labour Department’s recruitment event at  MacPherson Stadium  (ending at 5:30 PM). Over  2,900 vacancies  are available, with a high concentration of roles in property management and retail that are specifically open to mature workers. New Safety Mandates for High-Work Roles:  

  06/02/2026 Read More
【職安健速報】升降工作平台新指引：HR 同地盤主管要執位啦！

【職安健速報】升降工作平台新指引：HR 同地盤主管要執位啦！

Designed by Freepik 勞工處今個禮拜正式修訂咗  《安全使用流動升降工作平台工作守則》 。雖然有寬限期，但呢個轉變反映咗政府對「高空工作」安全嘅零容忍態度。 今日 HR 同管理層要知嘅 3 件事： 訓練要求加強：  新指引進一步明確咗操作員嘅訓練要求。即使員工有「綠咭」，如果佢要操作升降平台，亦必須接受針對該機種嘅特定培訓。 安裝「防夾裝置」：  處方要求加裝有效的次級護欄裝置（防夾裝置），預防員工被

  06/02/2026 Read More
Beyond the "Green-Wash": The Rise of the 2026 Green-Collar Worker

Beyond the "Green-Wash": The Rise of the 2026 Green-Collar Worker

Designed by Freepik Forget general "ESG Consultants." The 2026 market is hungry for  Technical Green Talent —the engineers and auditors who can actually implement carbon reduction. The 2026 Shift: Technical over Theoretical:  Companies are moving past "Sustainability Reports" toward  Carbon Accounting . Demand is surging for professionals who can audit supply chains using blockchain

  06/02/2026 Read More