HR & Education
Acquiring AI skills could boost salary up to 28%: Study
                                                                                                 
                        
                          IT workers are seen to benefit the most from this. 
                    
                                        
                    
                2 in 5 Hong Kong finance professionals open to new career opportunities in the next 12 months
                                                                                                 
                        
                          35% plan to switch organisations but stay in the same role.
                    
                                        
                    
                3 in 5 Hong Kongers happy to keep role despite absence of growth: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Specifically, Baby Boomers resonate with this preference.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t expands rehab programme for employees injured at work
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Two industries were added to the coverage. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Labour Dep’t announces enhancement programme for school leavers
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Around 14,000 people are expected to participate.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov't revises code of practice for employment agencies
                                                                                                 
                        
                          They are prohibited from providing monetary incentives aimed at prematurely terminating contracts.
                    
                                        
                    
                Statutory minimum wage to undergo annual review
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The government will review the minimum age through two indicators.
                    
                                        
                    
                Job title inflation trend fading in Hong Kong
                                                                                                 
                        
                          About three in 10 employees practice job title inflation.
                    
                                        
                    
                SME workers eye 3.8% salary hike in 2024: Prudential
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Whilst pay was cited as the top factor to remain in their job, the survey also noted the importance of non-financial benefits for SME workers.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t suspends contractors from tendering following fatal Sha Tin incident
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Future and tender exercises that are not yet completed are covered by the suspension.
                    
                                        
                    
                Lack of career progression main reason for job exits: Survey
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Salary is no longer a top factor in leaving work, reflecting a shift in priorities for employees.
                    
                                        
                    
                New project to boost student financial education in Hong Kong
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The project will offer parent-child financial education workshops and seminars.
                    
                                        
                    
                CUHK secures top spots in global university subject rankings
                                                                                                 
                        
                          CUHK's top-ranked subjects include nursing and journalism
                    
                                        
                    
                AI to play crucial role in cybersecurity staffing
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Three in 10 professionals are extremely concerned about AI-powered attacks.
                    
                                        
                    
                Parents' financial influence strong amongst Hong Kong adults
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Nearly half of them (46%) are attempting to counteract their parents' bad habits.
                    
                                        
                    
                Bonuses surge for Hong Kong financial professionals
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Managing directors in Hong Kong received an average bonus of $3.5m  in 2023.