Talent exodus looms in APAC Financial Services
The positive economic outlook for APAC Financial Services professionals has significantly increased from 11% in 2020 to 52% in 2021. Despite a pessimistic calibre...
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‘Thank you’ day off for 37,000 employees
For the second year in a row, Manulife gave its entire global workforce, including 19,000 employees in Asia, a “Thank You Day” off on 18 June...
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Desperately seeking salary
Hong Kong talent places greater importance on financial health and job security amid pandemic More than three in five Hongkongers ranked ‘attractive salary &...
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HK minimum wage frozen ‘till 2023
On 2 February 2021, the Hong Kong Government announced that Hong Kong’s statutory minimum wage would remain at HK$37.5 per hour until at least...
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Free post-vaccination protection
Blue, Hong Kong’s first digital life insurer, has just launched the #WeSupport campaign to provide employees with extra free protection for post-vaccination. To safeguard...
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HK salary freezes push overseas work migration
Chilly time for Hong Kong salaries... Average salary adjustment +0.4% increment (lowest since 2008) Half of workers pessimistic about employment outlook 3-5 years’ work...
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84-hour weeks with 30% pay cuts in PR & Comms
The 2020 Hong Kong Public Relations & Communications Industry Salary & Benefits Survey, just published by the Hong Kong Public Relations and Communications Professional...
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APAC 2021 salary forecast
All APAC region locations saw lower salary growth rates in 2020, with an average salary increase of 3.2%. Companies anticipate a recovery in 2021,...
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New parental leave policies
The Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 (the “Amendment”) came into operation 11 December 2020. Statutory Maternity Leave The period of statutory maternity leave is increased...
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