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2026 搶人戰：除左加薪，HR 仲有咩「法寶」可以留住人才？

2026 搶人戰：除左加薪，HR 仲有咩「法寶」可以留住人才？

踏入 2026 年，香港嘅招聘市場正面臨一個好大嘅「期望落差」。根據最近嘅薪酬調查，雖然大部分打工仔跳槽都期望有 10% 以上嘅人工加幅，但實際上超過八成嘅僱主預算加幅都係少於 6%。 喺呢個咁競爭激烈嘅環境下，企業如果只係靠「錢」嚟搶人，成本實在太高。今個禮拜嘅「新質生產力」招聘會就比咗我哋一個好好嘅提示： 技術與轉型才是硬道理。   市場新趨勢： AI 技能優先：  而家超過一萬個職位空缺都集中喺 AI 同 STEA

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Mastering the "90-Day Window": A Strategic Shift for HK HR Teams

Mastering the "90-Day Window": A Strategic Shift for HK HR Teams

The recent expansion of the visa-renewal filing window from 28 days to  90 days  (effective March 1, 2026) is a game-changer for talent retention in Hong Kong. While it sounds like a simple administrative tweak, it represents a significant shift in how HR departments should manage their international workforce. Why This Matters In the past, the tight 4-week window often created a "crunch

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

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

Designed by Freepik New Horizons Job Fair Opens Today:  The Labour Department is hosting a large-scale job fair at MacPherson Stadium (12–13 March), offering over 2,900 vacancies across retail, catering, and various other sectors.  Source: Labour Department GBA Youth Employment Scheme Fair (March 13):  Tomorrow, the "Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme Job Fair" will be held at

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The "AI ROI" Paradox: Why Hiring Increases When You Automate

The "AI ROI" Paradox: Why Hiring Increases When You Automate

Designed by Freepik New data released today by Snowflake confirms a trend we've been watching in 2026: AI is a  talent multiplier , not just a cost-cutter. Key Strategic Insights: The 77% Growth Stat:  Nearly 8 in 10 firms globally report that AI adoption has actually  expanded  their workforce. As AI increases output, it creates a "pull effect" for more humans to manage, audit

  11/03/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (11 Mar, 2026)

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

Designed by Freepik Mandatory Briefing Deadline (Today):  Today is the  final enrolment deadline  for the Labour Department’s briefing for imported workers under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS). Employers who have not submitted their forms for new or renewed recruits must do so by the end of business today to remain compliant. AI Job Creation > Job Loss:  A m

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Anthropic報告揭示AI搶飯碗 哪4大受歡迎工種率先變夕陽行業？

Anthropic報告揭示AI搶飯碗 哪4大受歡迎工種率先變夕陽行業？

Anthropic 最新報告點名電腦程式員等四大受歡迎的傳統工種，正急速淪為高危「夕陽行業」！最心寒的是，資本家無大規模裁員，反而以「溫水煮青蛙」方式，暗中對年輕新人落閘停止招聘，令美國不少大學生「畢業即失業」。到底哪類勞力工種，才是無懼 AI 的「終極安全島」？ 過往大眾總認為，教育程度越高，職業越有保障。但Anthropic最新一份「AI暴露度最高職業榜單」徹底顛覆了這個認知。程式員排在被衝擊的第一位，高達74.5%的日常

  10/03/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (10 Mar, 2026)

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

Designed by Freepik Global Talent Summit Week (Ongoing):  The premier event for the "Super-connector" city continues today. HR leaders are focusing on the  CareerConnect Expo , which has become a vital hub for connecting high-income talent from the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) with local industry giants. Job Fair Alert: HKBU Career Fair (Starts Today):  Hong Kong Baptist University

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Beyond "Soft Skills": The 2026 Demand for "Human-AI Synergy"

Beyond "Soft Skills": The 2026 Demand for "Human-AI Synergy"

Designed by Freepik As we analyze the 2026 hiring trends, a clear "Skills Gap" has emerged. While 87% of HK professionals use AI tools, Hong Kong still lags slightly behind the regional average in  daily GenAI usage  (22% vs. 29% in APAC). The 2026 Strategic Shift: Hiring for "Judgment":  Employers now rank  Critical Thinking and Fact-Checking (62%)  as more important than

  09/03/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (09 Mar, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (09 Mar, 2026)

Designed by Freepik New Horizons Job Fair (Preparing for Mar 12-13):  The Labour Department has announced a major job fair later this week at the Tsz Wan Shan Central Estate, offering over  2,900 vacancies  across various industries. GBA Youth Employment Scheme (2026 Intake):  Recruitment is now in full swing for the 2026 cohort. The government is actively encouraging degree ho

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The 7% Gap: Why Hong Kong Needs an "AI Confidence" Boost

The 7% Gap: Why Hong Kong Needs an "AI Confidence" Boost

Designed by Freepik With only 22% of our workforce using GenAI daily compared to the 29% regional average, Hong Kong is facing an  "AI Confidence Gap."  For employers, this is a productivity risk; for employees, it's a career risk. The 2026 Strategy: From Tools to Culture:  Employers are moving away from just buying AI software and toward  "Psychological Safety" —reassuring sta

  06/03/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (06 Mar, 2026)

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

Designed by Freepik Employee Appreciation Day 2026:  HR experts are urging managers today to move beyond "one-off perks" and use this day to launch pulse surveys. The goal for 2026 is to understand what truly makes employees feel valued—stability, growth, or flexibility—rather than just hosting a lunch. The GenAI Adoption Gap:  A new report released this week shows that only  22% of

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The 15th Five-Year Plan: Why "Super-connector" is Your New Job Description

The 15th Five-Year Plan: Why "Super-connector" is Your New Job Description

Designed by Freepik The new five-year blueprint released today makes one thing clear: Hong Kong professionals are no longer just "connecting" finance; they are "translating" entire systems. The 2026 Career Paradigm: From Passive to Proactive:  Under the 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is being asked to  contribute  to national growth, not just benefit from it. This means roles in&nbs

  05/03/2026 Read More
1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (05 Mar, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (05 Mar, 2026)

Designed by Freepik China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30):  An official government report reviewed today in Beijing highlights China’s commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s integration into national development. For the first time, "exposure to mainland cities" is being described as  baseline competitiveness  for Hong Kong professionals. DBS Hong Kong & AI Onboarding:  DBS B

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The 90-Day Runway: Why the New Visa Rule is a 2026 Competitive Advantage

The 90-Day Runway: Why the New Visa Rule is a 2026 Competitive Advantage

Designed by Freepik The shift from a 4-week to a  3-month (90-day) visa renewal window  is the most significant administrative "win" for HK employers this year. Strategic Implications: Retention Peace of Mind:  For the  30% of talent scheme spouses  now in the HK workforce, the longer window eliminates the "expiry anxiety" that often leads to talent looking for more stable

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1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (03 Mar, 2026)

1 min News: Employment & Job Market Updates (03 Mar, 2026)

Designed by Freepik Global Talent Summit Week (Kicks off Today):  Organized by Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), the summit begins today with the  International Talent Forum  and the  CareerConnect Expo . It features Nobel laureates and global leaders, positioning Hong Kong as the premier "super-connector" for AI and tech talent in the region. Visa Renewal "90-Day Rule" Effective

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