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打工仔一週熱播主打歌
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打工仔一週熱播主打歌

日頭猛做,作為一個稱職嘅打工仔,番工聽歌可以mute咗啲「煩」音專心工作又可以踢走Blue weekdays,你哋嘅office hour 熱播主打有冇呢幾首?

自僱兼職人士要報稅?
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自僱兼職人士要報稅?

有些人愛自由,就找些兼職、自由職、當補習老師、私人導師、在家辦工( Home office )的撰稿人或的士司機。以上的人士一般都沒有申請商業登記證,理所當然的不會收到報稅表,因而有「無須報稅」的錯覺。又坊間有流言說自僱人士不用供強積金及報稅。這期實是個美麗的誤會。

【職場航行日誌】藏在耳筒的 另一個世界
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【職場航行日誌】藏在耳筒的 另一個世界

男友話,佢地做後期製作嘅,平時喺Office開住收音機,又或者自己戴耳筒聽住歌工作,真係好羨慕。男友係一個鍾意吸收資訊嘅人,經常一邊聽住網台一邊做Design,充分利用時間之餘,又可以做吓私人野,令到返工唔再係一個只係忙到行屍走肉嘅地方。

Understanding Different English-Language Accents
Career Coaching & Guidance

Understanding Different English-Language Accents

In today’s globalising world, workplace diversity has become a much sought after characteristic for any company. Colleagues from across the globe can challenge our intellect……

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub
Career Coaching & Guidance

Rising mainland prices and competition from South East Asia mean Hong Kong remains the region’s sourcing hub

Does sourcing have a future in Hong Kong? This is a question frequently asked by people in the industry, from junior merchandisers to managing directors. After all, the competitiveness of factories in southern China has been eroded by increased costs, an appreciating renminbi and fierce competition from South East Asia. Job seekers are worried about the future of the industry in Hong Kong and managing directors face difficult choices when determining where they should establish their regional hub.

With business getting riskier, the CFO’s role is increasingly more crucial in corporate decision making
Career Coaching & Guidance

With business getting riskier, the CFO’s role is increasingly more crucial in corporate decision making

Having spoken with a number of senior level accounting and finance professionals over the years, I know that certain times or circumstances call for different leadership skills. So what abilities should young would-be executives equip themselves with as they eye companies, functions and jobs? What skills should they hone as they aim to advance their careers? Tough questions.

How to Pitch Your Boss For A Raise
How to Get Promoted

How to Pitch Your Boss For A Raise

When it comes to compensation, most employees in the workforce feel they are underpaid. It makes sense. After all, if you asked your friends and family how they feel about their salaries, it’s unlikely anyone would say they are overpaid for what they do for a living. There are measures you can take to change your financial situation at work and some are more obvious than others.

How to leave your job like a professional
Career Coaching & Guidance

How to leave your job like a professional

Whether you are terminated, downsized or leave on your own accord, there are many ways to ensure a graceful exit and to employ proper protocol when leaving. The measures below will keep your reputation intact and help you chart a polished and professional exit strategy. Be honest about why you are leaving. If you need a change, a more positive work environment, an increase in salary or you simply need a new career challenge, be honest about it. You can also offer feedback on ways to enhance working conditions at an exit interview.

How to get hired with an NGO
Industry Stories

How to get hired with an NGO

Many people, especially globally-conscious milennials, are now finding themselves attracted more and more to jobs in non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They are looking for a satisfying career that offers the chance to make a difference in the world and rewards more than just a paycheck. They find the work in helping to make people’s lives better fulfilling and worthwhile, something they may prefer over a higher wage in some cases.