在香港經濟復甦步伐未穩之際，中年打工仔的就業困境卻愈見嚴峻。近日有網民分享，其丈夫失業超過一年，期間投遞逾百封履歷卻始終石沉大海，即使擁多年經驗亦無人問津，狀況令人唏噓。中年失業潮背後，反映的不只是經濟壓力，更是制度與觀念未能與時並進的職場危機。 行業老手竟被呢個隱形標籤封殺？ 有網民指出，五十歲以上求職確實極為艱難，即使有經驗也難敵年齡標籤；部分人認為應調整期望，降低薪金要求或轉行，例如報考政府文
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
Designed by Freepik A signal that the "Talent War" has moved earlier—Hong Kong Disneyland and several MNCs posted their "Summer 2026 Internship" roles yesterday (Dec 29). This is unusually early, suggesting companies are trying to lock in university talent before they graduate in June. Reference - Disney Careers https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/lantau-island/2026-summer-inter
Designed by Freepik 2025 年來到尾聲，2026 年的招聘市場將會出現一個極端的 「K型走向」 。 根據 ManpowerGroup 及各大招聘機構的最新數據，我們正面臨一個奇怪的現象： 失業率維持 3.8% ，但 HR 依然覺得「好難請人」。 現象一：前線服務業「長期缺血」 重災區： 酒店、零售、航運物流。 數據： 航運業今日 (29日) 發出警告，技術人員短缺達 10%，甚至出現「有船無人揸」的情況。隨著「港車北上」和旅
Industry leaders warned today that Hong Kong's shipping sector is facing a critical manpower gap, with an 8-10% shortage of maritime professionals. The Hong Kong Maritime Service Training Institute reported a high dropout rate among students, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to import technical talent for the port. Reference - Hellenic Shipping News https://www.hellenicship
Image: Bundesstraße 468 - Wikipedia The Labour Department officially gazetted today (Dec 29) that the new "468" continuous contract requirement will legally take effect on January 18, 2026 . This lowers the threshold for statutory benefits from "18 hours/week" to "68 hours/4 weeks," giving HR just under 3 weeks to finalize payroll system updates. Reference - GovHK Press Releases https:
Designed by Freepik For decades, "Contractor" meant "Second-Class Citizen"—no medical, no bonus, no stability. The data released this week confirms that era is over. In 2026, the "Super-Contractor" is the smartest hire you can make. The Data Shift According to the latest 2025 Workforce Report, 64% of HK employers now plan to use contractors strategically, not just fo
Designed by Freepik With 24 hours to Christmas, recruitment boards show a desperate scramble for "Event Helpers" for Dec 25-26. Hourly rates for "Cash-on-Day" roles in Tsim Sha Tsui have spiked to HK$110/hr this morning.
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
