Designed by Freepik In a major relief for business owners before Christmas, the HKMA announced late yesterday (Dec 23) that the application period for the 80% Guarantee Product under the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (SFGS) is extended for another 12 months. This gives struggling SMEs more runway to retain staff through the Q1 2026 retail slump. Reference - HKMA https://www.hkma.gov.h
Designed by Freepik 我們常以為「職安健」(OSH) 只是地盤的事。但留意昨日 (12月22日) 的一宗法庭判決：顯利工程因違反安全條例，被重罰 HK$210,000 。 這是一個明確的訊號：勞工處正在進行 「歲晚特別執法行動」(Special Enforcement Operation) ，目的是在農曆新年前的趕工期，嚴厲打擊安全違規。 為何這對 Office/Retail HR 很重要？ 因為在大埔早前的致命火災後，今年的執法重點擴展到了 「防火安全
Logo Owned by MPFA The news of the HK$1.8 million eMPF theft is terrifying, but it was predictable. whenever a major digital platform launches (like the eMPF rollout earlier this year), scammers follow. The Scam Mechanism: Employees receive a WhatsApp or call from someone claiming to be from the "MPF Authority" or their trustee (e.g., Manulife/AIA). They claim there is an "account verificat
Photo by U Lifestyle 中高齡人士重投職場有「錢」途？ 香港政府及社福機構推出多項就業支援措施，為40歲或以上求職者提供可觀津貼。有市民成功申請勞工處「再就業津貼試行計劃」，重返職場1年後獲發$20,000津貼，引起網民熱議。 另有機構提供短期經濟援助，協助50歲或以上人士求職。以下為你整合兩項計劃詳情及申請方法。 Article By U Lifestyle https://hk.ulifestyle.com.hk/topic/detail/20084744/%E7%A4%BE%E6%9C%83%E7%A6%8
Designed by Freepik Recruitment agencies report a 40% drop in CV submissions this week, marking the official start of the "Hiring Freeze." However, executive search firms note that "casual coffee chats" are at an all-time high, as senior leaders quietly line up moves for post-Chinese New Year.
Designed by Freepik With just 3 days to Christmas, desperation hiring in the retail sector has pushed average part-time hourly rates in Causeway Bay and TST to HK$90-100 , a 15% jump from last week. Major chains are offering "cash-on-day" incentives to secure staff for the Dec 24-26 peak.
Designed by Freepik For decades, the "Junior Associate" role was the training ground for future leaders. You hired them green, they did the grunt work (data entry, scheduling, basic research), and they learned the business by osmosis. The "Agentic AI" Threat of 2026 As we finalize budgets for next year, a quiet revolution is happening. The "Grunt Work" is gone. Unlike the "Gen AI" (Cha
Designed by Freepik Sources close to the Minimum Wage Commission suggest the new "Annual Review Mechanism" will recommend a rate of HK$44.5/hr for May 2026, pegged to the 2.1% CPI inflation rate plus a GDP growth factor. Business groups are already drafting counter-statements, arguing this will crush the recovering retail sector. Reference - Labour Department https://www.labour.g
Designed by Freepik The government's "Top Talent Pass Scheme" (TTPS) was hailed as the solution to Hong Kong's brain drain. But today's data—showing a renewal rate of just 55% —is a wake-up call for every HR leader in the city. The "Mismatch" Problem Why are nearly half of these high-potential individuals leaving (or failing to renew) after two years? It’s not a lack of job
Image from Sinclaire The Consumer Council and "Whoscall" issued a joint warning today regarding a 30% spike in "fake recruitment" scams on WhatsApp. Scammers are now impersonating legitimate HR directors from listed companies, damaging employer brands. HR departments are urged to issue public disclaimers. Reference - Sinclaire https://sinclaircomms.com/news-insights/gasa-whoscalls-state-of-s
Image from HRD The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, released this morning, paints a cautious picture for the new year. While 31% of employers plan to increase headcount, 29% anticipate reductions—the narrowest gap in two years. The report cites "high operational costs" and "economic uncertainty" as key dampeners. Reference - HRD https://www.hcamag.com/a
Image: Bundesstraße 468 - Wikipedia 各位 HR 和老闆請注意，今天是 12 月 17 日。距離 2026 年 1 月還有兩週，這意味著還有一個巨大的法規炸彈即將引爆： 《僱傭條例》關於「連續性合約」(Continuous Contract) 的修訂即將生效。 回顧一下「舊 418」 vs 「新 468」 舊制 (418)： 員工連續受僱 4 星期，每星期工作 18 小時 以上 = 享有有薪假、病假津貼等福利。 新制 (預計 1 月實施)： 只要 4 星
Designed by Freepik On the surface, today's unemployment data looks boring. The rate held steady at 3.8% for the September-November period. "Steady" sounds good, right? Look Deeper: The Shrinking Pie The headline number hides a worrying trend: Total Employment dropped by 2,800 people. The only reason the unemployment rate didn't rise is because the La
Photo: Baidu Reports surfaced today of significant layoffs at major mainland tech firms (including Lenovo's infrastructure group), raising concerns that the "tech winter" might spill over to their HK regional offices. Recruiters advise HK tech talent to pivot toward "Fintech" rather than pure "Hardware/Infrastructure" roles. Reference - Asia Times https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/chinas-b
Despite mainland tech layoffs, Hong Kong's Web3 sector got a morale boost today as HashKey Group successfully debuted on the stock market. This "compliant route to success" is expected to trigger a Q1 hiring spree for "Compliance Officers" and "Product Managers" in the Virtual Asset space... Reference - BSS News https://www.bssnews.net/business/342681
