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THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THAT IS CHANGING HONG KONG’S SAR’S TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY 06 May 2021

As the economic recession triggered by social unrest was compounded by the global pandemic, recruitment budgets for Hong Kong SAR businesses were constricted. However, as the economy has stabilised, hiring plans are being reappraised and the technology sector is set to see pockets of growth, particularly in industrial commerce, insurance and digital transformation.

SALARY STASIS AS ASIA RECOVERS FROM REVENUE SHORTFALLS 12 Apr 2021

While the general consensus in early 2020 predicted a conservative year for salaries in Asia, no one could have foreseen the true scale of the slowdown on the horizon. As a result, due to the undoubted challenges that businesses have faced in the past year, the 2021 Asia Salary Guide report by leading recruitment experts Hays finds that, while employees are more concerned by salaries than ever, businesses have been forced to cut back in all areas of augmentation.

HONG KONG SAR’S WORKFORCE PLACES GREAT IMPORTANCE ON UPSKILLING AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE 18 Mar 2021

With the world changing so dramatically over the last year and the uncertainty surrounding 2021, Hong Kong’s employees and candidates alike should be looking to improve their skill levels to reflect ‘new normal’ working operations. There is also a steadily growing importance attached to work-life balance, meaning that companies are altering working practices in order to attract and retain employees with a more modern outlook.

HARD TIMES AND HOPE WITH ASIA GEARING UP FOR AN UNCERTAIN YEAR AS REVEALED IN THE NEW HAYS ASIA 2021 SALARY GUIDE 02 Mar 2021

2020 opened amidst concerns centring on a constricting global economy, trade enmity, and a general ‘slobalisation’ as countries worldwide turned towards more protectionist practices. However, the pandemic upset all predictions, bringing with it a new set of challenges for companies and their employees to face. But as 2021 begins, though uncertainty remains, according to the 2021 Asia Salary Guide report by leading recruitment experts Hays, there is an underlying hope for the year ahead.

MANCHESTER CITY PLAYERS REVEAL HOW THEY REACH THEIR CAREER GOALS 08 Feb 2021

Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people, has launched a four-part video series revealing how Manchester City players have had to prepare and be adaptable during their careers to help them reach their career goals.