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Hong Kong SAR ranks 14th globally for talent competitiveness according to Hays Global Talent Tracker 15 Oct 2025

The report, which compares labour market performance across 35 locations, highlights both opportunities and risks in attracting, developing, and retaining skilled talent—offering valuable insights for business leaders and policymakers.

The Pulse of Recruitment report: Fewer salary raises in Hong Kong SAR compared to initial projections 25 Sep 2025

Hays Asia has released its latest Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into salary expectations and workforce sentiment across six key Asian markets: China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The findings reveal a growing sense of caution among both employers and professionals, with salary optimism notably declining across the region.

Hays launches Pulse of Recruitment report: Job insecurity on the rise as hiring demand shifts 11 Sep 2025

Hays, the world’s leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has published its Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into how Asia’s staffing market is evolving in response to ongoing economic volatility.

Tech Talent on the Move: Over half of tech professionals in Hong Kong SAR looking to move jobs in the next 12 months 07 Aug 2025

Hays has revealed that 51 per cent of tech professionals in Hong Kong SAR are planning to change employers or transition into contracting within the next year.

42% believe current economic landscape complicates business decisions 23 Jul 2025

Hays recently carried out a web poll highlighting the multifaced challenges business leaders face navigating an ever-changing business landscape.

3 in 5 working professionals in Hong Kong SAR plan on job change according to Hays Asia Salary Guide 23 Jul 2025

2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide reveal that 57 per cent of working professionals in Hong Kong SAR are planning to change jobs this year, over double the rate in 2024.

Only 38 per cent of organisations in Hong Kong SAR plan to increase headcount, lowest in Asia according to Hays Asia Salary Guide 23 Jul 2025

Insights from the 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide reveal that only 38 per cent of organisations in Hong Kong SAR were planning on increasing their headcount, the lowest percentage among six locations surveyed in Asia which include Hong Kong SAR, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Seven out of ten professionals in Hong Kong SAR believe four-day workweeks would boost productivity 02 Jun 2025

Hays, the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, polled working professionals on LinkedIn across five locations in Asia including Hong Kong SAR, China, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Respondents were asked to weigh in on their sense of productivity in four-day workweek.

Hong Kong SAR sees shift in Tech hiring: 90 per cent decline in software development roles, highest percentage in Asia 10 Apr 2025

AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, causing certain roles to decline while others gain prominence. According to Hays' report, 'The Future of Work: How AI is impacting your workforce’, technology roles will undergo substantial changes, requiring upskilling to reallocate resources effectively.

More working professionals in Hong Kong SAR will receive raises according to new Hays salary guide 27 Feb 2025

Survey conducted by Hays Asia Salary Guide revealed that a high percent of working professionals in Hong Kong will receive in 2025, higher than the previous year.

Hays unveils 2025 Asia Salary Guide - latest Hong Kong SAR recruitment trends, salary benchmarks and more 14 Feb 2025

Hays' 2025 Asia Salary Guide reveals key salary trends and labour market insights across Asia, highlighting challenges like skill shortages and employee turnover.

HAYS REVEALS THE TOP TEN IN-DEMAND JOBS FOR HONG KONG SAR 21 Jan 2025

Hays reveals that organizations in Hong Kong SAR plan to increase headcount in 2025 to address skill gaps amid economic challenges.

Navigating the talent landscape in Hong Kong SAR in 2025: Hays reveals its Top Talent Trends for the coming year 18 Dec 2024

In 2025, Hong Kong SAR will undergo significant changes in green finance, digital innovation, and employment, driving demand for specialized talent. These trends are detailed in Hays’ Top Talent Trends for 2025.

One out of three working professionals in Hong Kong SAR felt they faced barriers to career advancement due to diversity factors, according to new Hays study 25 Nov 2024

36 per cent of working professionals in Hong Kong SAR felt that their personal diversity factors have limited their career advancement opportunities within their organisation, according to a new Hays report researching current attitudes and the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DE&I) practices in the workplace.

89 per cent of hiring managers in Asia think inclusive recruitment benefits everyone according to Hays study 13 Nov 2024

89 per cent of hiring managers in Asia believe in the importance of inclusive recruitment processes according to a new Hays report researching current attitudes and the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DE&I) practices in the workplace.

CHALLENGING THE STIGMA: MENTAL HEALTH DISCLOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE 04 Nov 2024

A recent web poll conducted by Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has revealed that most professionals don’t feel comfortable talking openly about their mental health in the workplace.

HONG KONG SAR RANKS AMONG TOP EMERGING TALENT NETWORKS GLOBALLY ACCORDING TO NEW HAYS REPORT 13 Sep 2024

A Hays report identifies Hong Kong SAR as a top emerging talent network in five sectors, with a focus on young talent.

Communication skills is the biggest soft skill Gen Z need to develop for the world of work 26 Jul 2024

Discover essential soft skills for Gen Z in the workplace, including communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork. Job training and mentorship play key roles in skill development.

TOP FIVE CHALLENGES FACED BY HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS IN HONG KONG SAR FOR AI IMPLEMENTATION IN RECRUITMENT 27 Jun 2024

More human resources professionals in Hong Kong perceive a need for human elements in AI recruitment processes according to Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.

ADDRESSING TECH RECRUITMENT CHALENGES IN HONG KONG SAR: KEY ACTIONS FOR BUSINESS LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN 2024 17 Jun 2024

Changing consumer preferences, disruptive technology and a challenging economic landscape will influence tech recruitment strategies in 2024, according to Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.

4 IN 10 ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS IN ASIA OPEN TO NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 07 May 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment investigated the latest trends driving accountancy and finance professionals today.

SALARY NO LONGER TOP REASON EMPLOYEES LEAVE 15 Apr 2024

The 2024 Hays Asia Salary Guide which surveyed 690 skilled professionals and 256 employers from Hong Kong SAR revealed that salary packages were no longer the top reason employees chose to stay with a company.

50% OF CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONALS IN HONG KONG SAR BELIEVE AI WILL IMPACT HEADCOUNT WITHIN A YEAR 08 Apr 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment recently released the Hays Global Cyber Security Report 2024 which was completed in late 2023 and features insights from over 1,000 cyber security leaders, from across 47 countries.

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BRACE FOR CONSERVATIVE SALARY RAISES 25 Mar 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment released the 2024 Hays Asia Salary Guide which surveyed 690 skilled professionals and 256 employers from Hong Kong SAR. The guide compiles salary and sector overviews based on real data and a survey of skilled professionals across China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

GENDER BALANCE AT WORK DRIVES GROWTH, HAYS STUDY FINDS 07 Mar 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment asked over 5,000 professionals what their thoughts were on inclusivity at work ahead of International Women’s Day.

HAYS NAMED ASIA’S BEST FINANCE & ACCOUNTING RECRUITER IN FUTURECFO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 23 Feb 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment was awarded the Best Recruitment Consultancy Finance & Accountancy in the FutureCFO Excellence Awards Ceremony, held last night at Fullerton Hotel in Singapore.

OVER A THIRD OF JOB APPLICANTS USE CHATGPT WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB 23 Feb 2024

Hays, the world’s specialist leader in workforce solutions and recruitment, asked over 15,000 respondents whether they had used ChatGPT when applying for a job, 39% said they had used the generative AI tool to help with their CV/resume, which is a 13% increase from 2023.

72.3% OF EMPLOYEES AGREE WITH POST-COVID WORK ARRANGEMENT POLICY, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 05 Feb 2024

Hong Kong SAR, 5 Feb 2024 – Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, reveals the latest flexible working options amongst 690 skilled professionals in Hong Kong SAR and its impact on employee satisfaction in the workplace.

46.6% OF EMPLOYERS HAVE NO PLANS TO USE AI IN RECRUITMENT IN THE NEXT YEAR, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 05 Feb 2024

30.0% of users are not actively accessing bias in AI recruitment tools either, according to survey involving 690 skilled professionals in Hong Kong SAR

DIRK HAHN APPOINTED AS CEO 12 Sep 2023

Hays plc ("Hays" or the "Company"), the leading global specialist recruitment company, today announces the appointment of Dirk Hahn as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") with effect from 1 September 2023. This follows the announcement on 23 February 2023 that the Company had commenced a process to identify a successor to Alistair Cox.

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Hong Kong SAR ranks 14th globally for talent competitiveness according to Hays Global Talent Tracker 15 Oct 2025

The Pulse of Recruitment report: Fewer salary raises in Hong Kong SAR compared to initial projections 25 Sep 2025

Hays launches Pulse of Recruitment report: Job insecurity on the rise as hiring demand shifts 11 Sep 2025

Tech Talent on the Move: Over half of tech professionals in Hong Kong SAR looking to move jobs in the next 12 months 07 Aug 2025

42% believe current economic landscape complicates business decisions 23 Jul 2025

3 in 5 working professionals in Hong Kong SAR plan on job change according to Hays Asia Salary Guide 23 Jul 2025

Only 38 per cent of organisations in Hong Kong SAR plan to increase headcount, lowest in Asia according to Hays Asia Salary Guide 23 Jul 2025

Seven out of ten professionals in Hong Kong SAR believe four-day workweeks would boost productivity 02 Jun 2025

Hong Kong SAR sees shift in Tech hiring: 90 per cent decline in software development roles, highest percentage in Asia 10 Apr 2025

More working professionals in Hong Kong SAR will receive raises according to new Hays salary guide 27 Feb 2025

Hays unveils 2025 Asia Salary Guide - latest Hong Kong SAR recruitment trends, salary benchmarks and more 14 Feb 2025

HAYS REVEALS THE TOP TEN IN-DEMAND JOBS FOR HONG KONG SAR 21 Jan 2025

Navigating the talent landscape in Hong Kong SAR in 2025: Hays reveals its Top Talent Trends for the coming year 18 Dec 2024

One out of three working professionals in Hong Kong SAR felt they faced barriers to career advancement due to diversity factors, according to new Hays study 25 Nov 2024

89 per cent of hiring managers in Asia think inclusive recruitment benefits everyone according to Hays study 13 Nov 2024

CHALLENGING THE STIGMA: MENTAL HEALTH DISCLOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE 04 Nov 2024

HONG KONG SAR RANKS AMONG TOP EMERGING TALENT NETWORKS GLOBALLY ACCORDING TO NEW HAYS REPORT 13 Sep 2024

Communication skills is the biggest soft skill Gen Z need to develop for the world of work 26 Jul 2024

TOP FIVE CHALLENGES FACED BY HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS IN HONG KONG SAR FOR AI IMPLEMENTATION IN RECRUITMENT 27 Jun 2024

ADDRESSING TECH RECRUITMENT CHALENGES IN HONG KONG SAR: KEY ACTIONS FOR BUSINESS LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN 2024 17 Jun 2024

4 IN 10 ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS IN ASIA OPEN TO NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 07 May 2024

SALARY NO LONGER TOP REASON EMPLOYEES LEAVE 15 Apr 2024

50% OF CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONALS IN HONG KONG SAR BELIEVE AI WILL IMPACT HEADCOUNT WITHIN A YEAR 08 Apr 2024

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BRACE FOR CONSERVATIVE SALARY RAISES 25 Mar 2024

GENDER BALANCE AT WORK DRIVES GROWTH, HAYS STUDY FINDS 07 Mar 2024

HAYS NAMED ASIA’S BEST FINANCE & ACCOUNTING RECRUITER IN FUTURECFO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 23 Feb 2024

OVER A THIRD OF JOB APPLICANTS USE CHATGPT WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB 23 Feb 2024

72.3% OF EMPLOYEES AGREE WITH POST-COVID WORK ARRANGEMENT POLICY, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 05 Feb 2024

46.6% OF EMPLOYERS HAVE NO PLANS TO USE AI IN RECRUITMENT IN THE NEXT YEAR, NEW STUDY FROM HAYS FINDS 05 Feb 2024

DIRK HAHN APPOINTED AS CEO 12 Sep 2023

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