Designed by Freepik If your recruitment team is reporting "ghosting" or rejected offers this week, you are likely facing the 2026 Security Paradox . While hiring sentiment has rebounded (with 34% of employers planning to hire), candidate confidence has not fully recovered. The Insight: According to recent market data, Job Security is now prioritized by 40% of talent
Designed by Freepik 180,000 Worker Shortage Confirmed: The Labour and Welfare Bureau released a sobering projection today: Hong Kong's manpower shortage is expected to hit 180,000 by 2028. The data highlights a severe "technical skills gap," with skilled technical workers accounting for over one-third of the shortfall. Construction Importation Deadline (31 Jan): A critical
Designed by Freepik "468 Rule" Final 5-Day Warning: We are inside the final week before the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 comes into effect on Jan 18 (Sunday) . The Labour Department's new "468" calculator is now live, reminding HR that any 4-week period ending after this date will use the 68-hour aggregate rule, not the old "18 hours per week" check. The "Shadow AI
Designed by Freepik The Adecco 2026 Salary Guide is out, and the numbers are worrying for any employer trying to save costs in Q1. There is a massive disconnect between what employees expect and what companies are budgeting. The Data Reality: What They Want: If changing jobs, 63% of candidates expect a salary increase of more than 10% . What They Get: For
Designed by Freepik As we move further into 2026, the corporate stance on AI in Hong Kong has shifted from "observation" to "full-scale integration." According to recent market reports, over 30% of Hong Kong professionals now use generative AI in their daily workflows, and employers are increasingly listing "AI Proficiency" as a mandatory requirement in new job descriptions. How HR is
The Labour Department’s first large-scale recruitment event of 2026 has officially opened at Tin Ching Community Hall, Tin Shui Wai . Time: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm (Today and Tomorrow, Jan 9). Vacancies: Nearly 2,300 roles from 50 organizations. Key Sectors: Heavy demand from Catering, Retail, and Property Management as they rush to fill gaps before the Lunar New Yea
Designed by Freepik As we review the first salary surveys of 2026, a clear trend is emerging: Confidence is back, but budgets are tight. While 34% of employers plan to increase hiring, the "Salary Mismatch" is the biggest hurdle for Q1. The Data Breakdown: Candidate Demand: 81% of job seekers want a 10-20% increment to move. Employer Reality: 83% of firms are offering
Designed by Freepik With temperatures dropping significantly across the city this morning, the Labour Department (LD) issued a "Health Guide for Working during Cold Weather" notice yesterday (Jan 5). While many HR professionals view these as "friendly reminders," under the 2026 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations, ignoring weather warnings can be classified as "negligence"
如果你正在籌備 2026 年的 Fresh Grad 招聘預算，政府剛剛為你打了一支強心針。 昨日，2026 年度**「大灣區青年就業計劃」**正式接受僱主申請。 變相「半價」請人？ 只要你聘請香港畢業生（2024-2026 屆），並派駐他們到大灣區城市（如深圳、廣州）工作，政府就會提供： 津貼金額： 每人每月 上限 HK$12,000 （或薪金的 60%）。 資助期： 最長 18 個月。 總資助額： 每位員工高達 HK$216,000 。 20
勞工處宣佈，將於本週四及週五（1月8日至9日）在天水圍舉辦「 職場新路徑招聘會 」招聘會 (Bright Career Paths Job Fair)。 屆時將有超過 50 間機構提供 2,300 個職位空缺， 每日分別約有二十五間機構於會場設置櫃位，進行即場招聘，提供的職位類別相當廣泛，包括展覽助理、門市營業主任、文員、實驗室技術員、飛機維修技工、飛機噴油員、活動幹事、註冊職業治療師、物業主任、顧客服務主任、資訊科技助理、工程師、課餘託管導
香港正面對結構性人力短缺，尤其是中層技術人員， 政府 遂透過「一般就業政策」及「輸入內地人才計劃」新增「技術專才類別」，集中引入八大技術工種的非學位專才，紓緩勞動力壓力。 新安排合共一萬個名額、試行三年，目標是吸引18至40歲、具專業資歷及實務經驗的技術專才長遠來港定居及發展，而非短期補充前線勞工。 Article by CTgoodjobs https://cthr.ctgoodjobs.hk/HRNews/%E5%B0%88%E6%89%8D%E8%A8%88%E5%8A%83-8%E5%A4%A7%E6
Designed by Freepik A positive reminder for 2026 planning— Easter Monday (April 6) is now officially a Statutory Holiday (Labor Holiday). HR systems must be updated to ensure blue collar staff receive this as a paid day off for the first time this year. Reference - Labour Department of HK https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/latest_holidays2026.htm
打工仔2026年法定假日增至15天。 打工仔注意！隨着2025年步入尾聲，明年（2026年）起法定假日將迎來新調整，由目前14天增至15天，新增的法定假日為4月6日的復活節星期一。有議員提醒，若打工仔在法定假日放假也是有人工，而且僱主也是不能向僱員「買假」，如果法定假日「撞正」休息日，僱主也需要補假給員工。 根據現行安排，佛誕及聖誕節後第一個周日已先後於2022年及2024年納入法定假日。至2026年，復活節星期一將正式加入。法定
OpenAI 行政 總裁Sam Altman曾預言，未來將出現市值突破10億美元，卻只有一名員工的公司。這個願景的核心，在於由人工智能驅動所有業務環節，即睇點做到！ AI時代一個人做到10億生意！即睇Sam Altman分享及網民回應 這個願景的核心，在於由人工智能驅動所有業務環節，從行銷文案、數據分析到客戶服務，均由AI工具代勞，讓個人創業者能完成過去需要整個團隊的工作。 實現這種「一人公司」模式的第一步，是找到合適的創業點子
Ayesha Macpherson Lau, chairman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, speaks during a news conference on Dec 15, 2025, in Hong Kong. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) For years, MPF has been a punching bag for employees. "High fees, low returns" was the standard complaint during exit interviews. Today’s news changes the narrative. With a 16% average return in 2025 , the system has
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