Designed by Freepik LegCo Talent Update: The Legislative Council Panel on Manpower reported today that Hong Kong has officially reached 1st in Asia in the World Talent Ranking 2025 . Over 260,000 talents have arrived via various schemes since late 2022, signaling a massive shift in the local "competitor pool" for high-end roles. Asian Financial Forum (AFF) Highl
Designed by Freepik 雖然 86% 的香港員工 已經喺日常工作中使用 AI，但 2026 年嘅招聘市場出現咗一個奇特現象：當 AI 處理晒所有數據同報告，僱主反而更願意高薪請具有「人本技能」(Human-centric Skills) 嘅人才。 2026 年最有價值嘅 3 大「非技術」技能： 批判性思考與事實核查 (Critical Thinking & Fact-checking)： 62% 的僱主 認為這是 AI 時代最重要的能力。AI 會「幻覺」(Hallucinate)，公
If your 2026 headcount budget is tight, you aren't alone. 83% of employers are planning raises of less than 6%, while 81% of talent wants double digits to move. This mismatch is driving a massive shift toward Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements. What is SOW? Instead of hiring a permanent staff member or a simple contractor, companies are now hiring for specifi
Designed by Freepik Imported Labour Briefing (Today): The Labour Department is holding a mandatory briefing session today for imported workers under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS) . This follows recent sanctions against several companies for failing to prioritize local recruitment. Unemployment Stability: Official data confirmed last week that the seasonally adju
Designed by Freepik At yesterday’s Caring Company Ceremony, a new priority emerged for Hong Kong HR leaders: The Working Caregiver . With an aging population, employees are increasingly balancing professional roles with elderly care at home. The 2026 Trend: According to the latest Adecco Salary Guide , while "Attractive Compensation" is always a priority, "Job Security" &n
Designed by Freepik "Caring Company" Milestones: The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) held its recognition ceremony yesterday (Jan 22), where 3,500 companies were recognized for their commitment to social issues. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun emphasized that corporate support for working caregivers is now a major benchmark for "friendly workpla
Designed by Freepik Education & Careers Expo 2026 Starts Today: The four-day expo kicks off today (Jan 22) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre . The Labour Department (Booth A01, Hall 1D) is actively promoting the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme and the Youth Employment and Training Programme . Digital Platform Worker Legislation:  
Designed by Freepik The latest government data released yesterday shows a resilient but cautious labor market. While the 3.8% unemployment rate suggests stability, the slight uptick in underemployment (1.7%) tells a deeper story about the "Gig Economy" and sector-specific challenges. What HR Managers Need to Know: The Underemployment Signal: The rise in underemployment within the
Designed by Freepik Cathay Recruitment Deadline (Today): Today is the final day to register online for the HAS by Cathay Recruitment Day . The event, targeting young people aged 18–29, offers 50 on-the-job training roles, including baggage handlers and passenger services officers. Imported Workers Briefing Deadline: Today is the enrollment deadline for the next mandatory br
Designed by Freepik Unemployment Rate Released Today (Q4 2025): The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) announced this afternoon that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October – December 2025 held steady at 3.8% , unchanged from the September – November period. While the headline rate is stable, the underemployment rate rose slightly to 1.7% &
Designed by Freepik 喺香港呢個數碼依賴重嘅城市，職場數碼疲勞已經成為常見問題，影響金融、創科同教育等行業，HR經理需制定應對策略，透過休息政策同工具優化，減輕員工負擔，維持生產力同精神健康。 隨住遙距工作普及，螢幕時間過長導致40%員工感覺疲憊，呢個現象唔單止降低效能，仲增加離職風險。呢篇文章深入探討數碼疲勞成因，提供實務洞見、案例研究同數據分析，助業務專業人士構建健康數碼環境。 數碼疲勞嘅根源：香港數
Designed by Freepik 昨日 (1月15日)，香港郵政發出緊急聲明，指有求職網站刊登虛假廣告，聲稱招聘郵差。 這不僅是詐騙，對僱主品牌 (Employer Branding) 更是嚴重打擊。如果求職者因為「假廣告」被騙取個人資料，這筆帳隨時算在你的公司頭上。 HR 的「防盜」三部曲： 主動巡查 (Brand Monitoring)： 每週在 Google 或 Facebook 搜尋一次自己公司的名字 + "Hiring" / "兼職"。如果你發現一些從未授權的「艇仔網」在刊登你的
Designed by Freepik "468 Rule" Goes Live This Sunday: The Labour Department (LD) and major HR portals have published final reminders today confirming that the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 takes effect on Jan 18 (Sunday) . From this date, the "continuous contract" threshold shifts to an aggregate of 68 hours over 4 weeks (or 17 hours/week), replacing the
Designed by Freepik While you are rushing to fix the "468" rosters, do not miss the other major amendment to the Employment Ordinance for 2026. Effective immediately, Easter Monday is a Statutory Holiday. What Changed? Previously, Easter Monday was only a "Public Holiday" (General Holiday), meaning banks and offices were closed, but blue-collar workers (on Statutory Holiday
Designed by Freepik Imported Workers Briefing Today: The Labour Department is holding a mandatory briefing session for Imported Workers (under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme) today at the Kai Tak Community Hall . Employers with new quotas in the construction and transport sectors must ensure their intake attends to avoid compliance breaches. Safety Spotlight on Ka
