Hong Kong / Hiring / People / Work

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Perspectives on recruitment, workplace change and the practical details of managing people in Hong Kong.

Industry Insights

How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Hong Kong: A Recruiter's Guide

A Hong Kong recruiter's guide to interview preparation, from reading the job description to the questions you'll almost always get and how to follow up.

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Market Trends

AI in Hong Kong Recruitment: What It Does Well, and Where It Gets Candidates Wrong

Where AI genuinely helps in hiring, where keyword screening loses suitable candidates, and the data questions to settle before you expand its use.

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Market Trends

Hong Kong Hiring in 2026: Confidence Is Up, Budgets Are Still Tight

Hiring confidence is improving, but budgets remain tight and the salary gap is still where many offers fall through. What it means for candidates and employers.

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Industry Insights

Which AI Tool Actually Suits Office Workers Best? A Practical Comparison

Every AI assistant claims to be the best all-rounder. For most office workers, the right choice depends on the software you already use and the work you actually do.

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Industry Insights

Three Ways Office Workers Can Actually Use AI to Get More Done

Most office workers have access to AI but use it for little more than simple questions. Three practical uses where it genuinely saves time at work.

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Employment Law

MPF Offsetting Abolition: How the Two-Part Severance and Long Service Payment Calculation Actually Works

Since 1 May 2025, Hong Kong severance and long service payments are no longer one simple sum. A worked example shows exactly how the pre- and post-transition split works, and where the HK$390,000 cap bites.

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Employment Law

418 to 468, By the Numbers: How the New Continuous Contract Calculation Actually Works

The 468 rule changes how working hours are counted, not just the threshold. Two worked examples show which Hong Kong employees now qualify for statutory benefits.

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Industry Insights

Beyond IT: Why Hong Kong Companies Are Building In-House Workflow Automation Teams

Workflow automation is no longer just an IT project. Finance, operations and HR teams in Hong Kong are hiring their own automation talent, under new job titles.

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Market Trends

Selective Scarcity: How AI Is Splitting Hong Kong's Job Market in 2026

AI is reshaping Hong Kong hiring unevenly. Generalist roles face more automation pressure, while AI, data and cybersecurity specialists are fielding multiple offers.

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Salary & Benefits

Hong Kong's Minimum Wage Goes Annual: What the New Review Mechanism Means for Employers in 2026

Hong Kong has moved to an annual, formula-based minimum wage review. The first result was HK$43.1 an hour from 1 May 2026. What employers should build into payroll.

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Employment Law

418 to 468: How the New Continuous Contract Rule Affects Employers in 2026

From 18 January 2026, Hong Kong's continuous contract requirement changed from 418 to a rolling 68-hour four-week test, affecting rosters, payroll and statutory entitlements.

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Market Trends

Hong Kong 2028 Manpower Shortage Forecast: Why Employers Need Talent Planning Now

Hong Kong's 2023 Manpower Projection estimated a shortfall of around 180,000 workers by 2028, with skilled technical roles facing the greatest pressure.

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