Employer expectations—how much is too much?
Hong Kong bosses most demanding in region. 70% of Hong Kong employers expect their staff to be available at any time.When recruiting the best, a...
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Upbeat hiring forecast | All sectors showing positive hiring prospects
Hong Kong employers report a continued upbeat in hiring for the second quarter of 2011. Jobseekers may benefit from employment optimism in Finance, Insurance...
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Current regional recruitment landscape
This guide is aimed at helping HR and hiring managers to attract and retain a sustainable talent pipeline—something a lot easier said than actually...
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Staff social clubs
Rewarding staff beyond Friday night drinks Staff retention is a key component of any company’s HR strategy and when adequately achieved not only helps...
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Getting psychometrics right
Advice on how HR can select the right psychometric tests and providers. Absolute objectivity Psychometric tests are tools designed to assess psychological attributes such...
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Executive coaching: what it is and what it isn’t
Coaching vs other relationships Common terminology used in the interactions between people in the workplace that are sometimes confused with coaching include: Counselling: generally...
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Blind recruitment advertisements
"Blind" recruitment advertisements are frequently deployed by unscrupulous or fake companies as a means of luring unsuspecting jobseekers. But, there may be legitimate reasons...
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Confucianism and HR leadership
By Louisa Wong, Group MD, Bó Lè Associates No matter whether you’re a Western multinational or a Chinese firm, you can take inspiration from...
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Multinationals could boost salaries by up to 12% at little or no cost to themselves
Multinationals can boost the effective take-home pay of European employees by up to 12% simply by restructuring reward packages, according to Taxand a global...
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