Market Updates

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (25 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (25 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik Minimum Wage Tabled at LegCo Today:  Following the official gazetting on Feb 20, the government is  tabling the Minimum Wage Ordinance Notice in the Legislative Council today . The Goal:  Approval of the increase to  $43.1 per hour . Effective Date:   May 1, 2026 . Record-Keeping Change:  On the same day, the monthly salary threshold for mandatory

  25/02/2026 Read More
The 3.9% Edge: Why 2026 is the Year of the "Micro-Skill"

The 3.9% Edge: Why 2026 is the Year of the "Micro-Skill"

Designed by Freepik The slight rise in unemployment to  3.9%  signals a "rebalancing" in the finance and insurance sectors. However, hiring intent remains strong, with  34% of employers  still planning to expand headcounts this year. The Shift to "Micro-Learning": The ERB Pivot:  The government's push for "micro-courses" reflects a broader 2026 trend: companies no lon

  24/02/2026 Read More
【老年悲歌】80歲仍要搏命打工 手停口停冇得退休！過來人含淚分享4大最後悔事：呢樣最折墮

【老年悲歌】80歲仍要搏命打工 手停口停冇得退休！過來人含淚分享4大最後悔事：呢樣最折墮

對大多數人而言，六十歲至六十五歲應該是準備退休、享受生活的階段。然而，美國社會正在出現一種令人感慨的現象——許多長者在八十多歲仍需工作，不是因為熱愛職場，而是迫於生計。《Business Insider》近期訪問了近兩百位仍在就業的高齡人士，他們的經歷揭示了一個共同點：年輕時的財務錯誤與缺乏儲蓄觀念，讓他們在應該安享晚年的時候，仍在為生活奔波。 沒有提早規劃退休 「我從沒想過自己八十幾歲還要開 Uber。」84 歲的莎朗·阿

  24/02/2026 Read More
The 3.9% Edge: Why "Retention over Recruitment" is the 2026 Winner

The 3.9% Edge: Why "Retention over Recruitment" is the 2026 Winner

With the unemployment rate edging up to  3.9% , the market is showing signs of sector-specific cooling, particularly in Finance and Insurance. However, the competition for "future-ready" skills remains fierce. The 2026 Trend Shift: Sustainable Growth:  76% of HK employers are prioritizing  sustainable progress  over rapid headcount expansion. Instead of hiring more pe

  23/02/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (23 Feb, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (23 Feb, 2026)

Designed by Freepik Unemployment Rate Edges Up:  The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the period ending January 2026 has increased to  3.9%  (up from 3.8%). Sector Impact:  Increases were most notable in the  insurance, construction, and financing sectors . Silver Lining:  Youth unemployment (ages 20–29) actually eased to  7% , its lowest level since mid

  23/02/2026 Read More
【請假風波】詐病請假去日本旅行 打工仔IG曬和牛露餡！上司留言區現真身 結局超展開！

【請假風波】詐病請假去日本旅行 打工仔IG曬和牛露餡！上司留言區現真身 結局超展開！

在社交 媒體 深度滲透生活的年代，一段短短十五秒的「限時動態」，足以掀起職場波瀾。近日，一宗由網民於 Threads 爆料的「請病假翻車」事件，在網上引發激烈討論。據樓主描述，其公司一名同事早上致電請病假，聲稱身體不適、需在家休息。豈料數小時後，該名員工卻在 Instagram 的限時動態分享旅行照片，畫面中不但顯示定位在日本，還拍下自己享用和牛大餐的情景，一時間成為眾人熱議的焦點。 詐病請假去日本旅行 最令當事人尷尬的

  23/02/2026 Read More
Admin Night is the newest "low-key" social trend for 2026

Admin Night is the newest "low-key" social trend for 2026

Designed by Freepik Admin Night  is the newest "low-key" social trend for 2026, where friends gather to tackle the boring, overwhelming "life admin" tasks they’ve been procrastinating on. Instead of a high-energy night out that drains your wallet, an Admin Night turns "adulting" into a communal activity. Think of it as a "co-working space for your personal life" but with pajamas, snacks, and

  20/02/2026 Read More
【職場趨勢】返工時間自己話事！「微輪班」彈性工時爆紅

【職場趨勢】返工時間自己話事！「微輪班」彈性工時爆紅

在過去十年間，「穩定」曾是上班族追求的最大安慰：穩定的薪酬、穩定的工作時段、穩定的生活節奏。然而，這種看似安全的固定工作架構，卻逐漸被認為是壓抑自我與生活彈性的牢籠。朝九晚六的制度讓員工被迫在固定的時間內產出結果，卻難以迎合個人的節奏與生活重心。隨着混合辦公（Hybrid Work）成為主流，越來越多人開始重新審視「時間主權」──於是，「微輪班（Microshifting）」悄然興起。 根據專注 研究 混合工作的科技公司 Owl

  20/02/2026 Read More
【全球興起AI訓練師】時薪$700 招聘專業人士 代價竟然是訓練AI取代你自己？

【全球興起AI訓練師】時薪$700 招聘專業人士 代價竟然是訓練AI取代你自己？

最近在矽谷和華爾街的專業人士圈子裡，流傳著一些看似「好得太假」的招聘廣告︰遠程辦公、時薪高達90至375美元（約700至2,900港元），職位涵蓋諮詢、法律、放射科醫生，甚至社會工作。有報道指，在美國剛畢業的商學院學生Lola起初也以為是詐騙，直到她真的收到了來自有相企業的薪酬支票。不過，Lola在工作一段時間後，她就開始感到一陣寒意。 「AI訓練師」斷送自己職涯？ 據知，Lola的工作不是幫企業解決問題，而是坐在電腦前訓練O

  20/02/2026 Read More
【Z世代新潮流】Happy Hour已Out！00後新興「Admin Night」：約埋一齊深夜做雜務 對抗拖延症！

【Z世代新潮流】Happy Hour已Out！00後新興「Admin Night」：約埋一齊深夜做雜務 對抗拖延症！

近年，愈來愈多都市人開始察覺自己對「出門應酬」的抗拒。下班之後，不少人寧願留在家中休息，也不願再花時間與精力應付熱鬧聚會。然而，另一種矛盾感卻隨之而生：一方面不想完全獨處，另一方面又不想再陷入高能量的社交消耗。於是，一種新興的社交形式——「Admin Night」（ 行政 之夜）在TikTok及Instagram悄然流行。這種聚會既不是娛樂派對，也非純粹工作會議，而是一種結合陪伴與專注的新型生活儀式。 「Admin Night」是什麼？

  20/02/2026 Read More
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