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An introduction: New skills needed for knowledge-based economy

Professionals engaged in building a multi-talented, flexible workforce in Hong Kong face a string of challenges in the year ahead ... ...

Rapid evolution in China’s job market

The talent market in China is evolving rapidly and, as a result, the hiring process is becoming more sophisticated and ... ...

Understand which traits make the right fit

Hiring an employee is like making an important investment decision. The candidate represents the capital, in this case “human capital” and, as with any decision that ... ...

Continuing mission to produce future leaders

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) was founded over a hundred years ago with a clear mission. The stated aim was to provide students with the intellectual skills and abilities to help ... ...

Nurturing Hong Kong’s greatest resource

A vibrant society and thriving economy rely on the dynamism of the next generation in order to flourish and ... ...

No age group knows it all

A workplace made up of employees from a diverse range of age groups is commonplace in organisations around the ... ...

Young talent brings new challenges

To get the best out of Generation Y recruits, employers are developing a new set of strategies and ... ...

Easing post-termination blues

Post-termination restrictions (PTRs), which place limitations on what a former employee can do after leaving a company, are one of the most misunderstood areas of ... ...

Higher education is not just about economics

In the 21st century, when knowledge and information are being generated at breakneck speed, universities have a choice: they can be leaders, followers or ... ...

Functional skills are just a start

When I made the transition from managing director of Campbell Soup in Asia to the role of career director of HKUST’s MBA school, I had one primary ... ...