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Talent Transformation and Human-AI Collaboration in the AI Era

For C-level executives, the true impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) extends far beyond technological implementation; it fundamentally reshapes the workforce and demands a profound transformation of talent. The focus shifts from merely adopting AI tools to strategically cultivating a culture where humans and AI collaborate seamlessly, augmenting each other’s strengths to drive unprecedented productivity and innovation.

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Why AI Matters to the C-Suite

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a technical tool; it has become a strategic imperative for C-suite executives. Its impact spans every facet of an organization, from operational efficiency to long-term strategic direction.

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Climate Governance towards a Sustainable Fresh Water Supply in Hong Kong: Adopting a Holistic Water Management Approach as an Urgent Imperative

Fresh water crisis is becoming increasingly serious around the world and may obviously impede the sustainable development in many regions across Asia , including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Therefore, it is essential to promote the diversification of water resources and build a resilient water system to respond to climate change.

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Engineering a Sustainable Future: Insights from Sweden

Imagine a world where sustainability meets innovation, where engineering paves the way for a greener future. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Young Members Committee (HKIE YMC) Overseas Delegation 2024 ventured into the heart of Sweden on a mission centred around “Mind-mapping Sustainable City”.

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AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, appoint Mark Koziel as next CEO

Following an extensive global search, the Board of Directors of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) has appointed Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, as the organisation’s next CEO. Koziel will succeed Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, who will retire at the end of 2024.

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Introduction to the Emerging IT Industry of Prompt Engineers with Million-Dollar Annual Salaries

According to a report by Bloomberg on March 29th of this year, there is a new emerging position in the market called “Prompt Engineer,” which can earn an annual salary of up to two million Hong Kong dollars due to the recent rise of generative AI. This position has attracted attention not only because of its lucrative salary but also because it does not require advanced technical skills. As one of the global IT hubs, it is essential for Hong Kong to understand the reasons behind this phenomenon.

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Is IT still the ideal career for the future?

Bill Gates once predicted that automation and artificial intelligence would change the nature of work, but he also pointed out that this would spark a demand for more valuable, creative, and human-centric jobs. IT is closely related to our daily lives, and as technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and 5G networks rapidly advance, our perception of IT has also undergone drastic changes.

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The Battle Between AI and Humans

In a closed-door meeting held on 15th September in the United States, a comprehensive regulatory oversight on the rapid development of AI technology and its potential threats was discussed. Chuck Schumer, the leader of the majority party in the US Senate, presided over the grand meeting, and 60 senators attended, including Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, Sundar Pichai of Google’s parent company Alphabet, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, and Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. Musk’s words were particularly eye-catching. He bluntly stated that AI errors will lead to serious consequences, and if immediate regulatory actions are not taken, we may not be able to turn the tide.

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【職人精神】注入綠色餐飲營運概念推動餐飲業界可持續發展

隨著環境保育議題在近年備受關注，許多企業也開始將可持續發展納入其營運策略當中。透過改進日常營運模式，如營運環境設計、加入科技元素和各項綠色措施等，致力於提升可持續發展表現。除此之外，企業也負起履行社會責任的角色，透過加強社區連繫和鼓勵員工實踐環保概念，提升員工對公司的認同感，一同為可持續發展作出貢獻。

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【香港職場生活】7種職場上最乞人憎特質，身邊有呢啲同事應盡快遠離！

人在職場，與你有最多的交流的，除了挑剔的客戶及高要求的上司，就是「並肩作戰」的同事。每天工作9小時，同事的好與壞絕對是工作開心與否的重要關鍵，今次讓我們一起探討，那7種特質最乞人憎，你又認不認同？

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【見工面試攻略】見完工除咗等仲可以做啲咩？通常等幾耐先出offer？

在搵工過程中，最折磨打工仔的是什麼？第一：等HR聯絡自己見工；第二：「返屋企等消息」。兩者都需要經過漫長的等待，就算如何準備充足，結果都是無法控制。等消息期間電話響起，卻是問你有無「借錢的需要」，「不斷」F5電子郵箱卻是一堆優惠速遞，無奈。

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Everything you need to know about the CGMA Finance Leadership Program

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, has officially launched the CGMA Finance Leadership Program in the U.K., an alternative pathway to complete CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification and earning the CGMA designation. CGMA Finance Leadership Program candidates will study the same syllabus, sit the same case study exams and need the same practical experience requirement as those on the traditional pathway. However, it will be delivered through self-paced e-learning.