Market Updates

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (21 Jan, 2026)

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

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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (20 Jan, 2026)

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% &

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香港職場數碼疲勞應對：HR如何減輕員工負擔提升福祉

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

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【招聘騙案】政府都中招？假招聘廣告湧現，HR 如何自保？

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

16/01/2026 Read More

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

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

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2026 Statutory Holiday Update: Easter Monday is Now Mandatory

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

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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (15 Jan, 2026)

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

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The "Risk-Averse" Candidate: Why 40% of Talent Won't Move for Less than 10%

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

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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (14 Jan, 2026)

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

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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (13 Jan, 2026)

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

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The Great "Expectation Gap": 63% of Your Staff Want a 10% Raise. You Are Offering 4%

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

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[2026 Workplace Trends] AI Won't Replace You - But Someone Who Knows How to Use It Will

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

09/01/2026 Read More

"Bright Career Paths" Job Fair (NOW OPEN)

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

08/01/2026 Read More

The 2026 Salary Gap: Why "Job Security" is the New Currency

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 

07/01/2026 Read More

[Cold Weather Warning] Temperatures Plunge Today: HR Must Activate "Cold Weather Work Guidelines" to Mitigate Liability

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"

06/01/2026 Read More