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
Designed by Freepik 還有不到 10 天就是聖誕節。你的同事阿強明天就要飛日本滑雪了，臨走前他在 WhatsApp Group 丟下一句：「個 File 喺 Server，有事等我 2 號返黎再講。」然後秒退 Group。 這就是 HR 最害怕的 「災難式交接」(The Handover Disaster) 。 根據 Me2Works 的經驗，每年 12 月底的辦公室混亂，80% 不是因為工作量大，而是因為交接不清。留下來堅守崗位的同事（通常是 Junior），往往因為找不到一個 Password
Designed by Freepik As we plan headcount for 2026, many SMEs are hitting a wall. You need high-level strategy to navigate the economic uncertainty, but you cannot afford the HK$1.5M+ annual salary (plus equity) that a seasoned C-level executive commands. The Solution: The "Fractional" Leader A major trend emerging in late 2025 is the "Fractional Executive" model. Unlike a c
Designed by Freepik 今天是 12 月 15 日。對於敏銳的 HR 來說，這是一個危險的日子。 辦公室裡洋溢著聖誕歌，同事們在討論 Annual Dinner 穿什麼。一切看起來很和平。 但根據 Me2Works 的數據， 「一月離職潮」(The January Exodus) 的決定，往往就是在 12 月中旬這兩個星期做出的。 警惕「異常安靜」的員工 (The Quiet Check-out) 你是否注意到某些平時很積極在開會時發言的員工，最近突然變得「隨和」了？ 老闆給的不合
Designed by Freepik For years, Hong Kong has worn its "work hard, play hard" badge with pride. But if the Labour Bureau's latest consultation paper is any indication, the era of the 11:00 PM work WhatsApp group may be drawing to a close. The Proposal on the Table Launched today, the consultation seeks to establish a "Code of Practice" that protects employees from being penalized for ignorin
Designed by Freepik For decades, the "Job Description" (JD) has been the holy scripture of recruitment. We hire a "Marketing Manager" to manage marketing, or a "Software Engineer" to write code. We filter candidates based on whether their previous job title matches the one we are offering. But as we stand on the precipice of 2026, this rigid, title-based structure is crumbling. At Me2Works ,
Designed by Freepik 來到 12 月中，很多醒目的打工仔已經拿到了新公司的 Offer，準備在領完 Bonus 後立刻「起飛」。這時候，HR 和部門主管往往會面臨一個經典難題： 應不應該給出 Counter-Offer（反價挽留）？ 在招聘市場流傳著一個恐怖數據： 接受 Counter-Offer 的員工，80% 會在 6 個月內再次離職。 這個數據雖然驚人，但現實中，很多主管為了不想重新招聘 (Re-hire) 的麻煩，仍然會選擇「加人工留人」。 為什麼 Counter
Designed by Freepik 每當有員工遞上辭職信 (Resignation Letter)，HR 的例行公事就是安排一場「離職面談」(Exit Interview)。我們會問：「為什麼要走？」、「公司有什麼可以改善？」 但說實話，到了這個階段，一切都太遲了。員工的心已經離開，他們給出的答案通常也是經過修飾的客套話。 在 2025 年這個「人才保留」(Retention) 比「人才招聘」更重要的年份，Me2Works 建議各位 HR 引入一個更具前瞻性的管理工具： 「留任面談」(S
