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【職場航行日誌】化妝＝有運行？
Advice Columnist

【職場航行日誌】化妝＝有運行？

聽聞中國有一名做Reception嘅女員工因為唔化妝又唔好好梳理頭髮就被公司突然辭退咗，而該公司人事部負責人表示Reception係代表公司形象…….

To be a Professional Planning and Development Surveyors
Advice Columnist

To be a Professional Planning and Development Surveyors

The Planning and Development Division is one of the six divisions of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS).  It now numbers about 62 professional members known as “Professional Planning and Development Surveyors” (or P&D Surveyors) who serve in both the private and public sectors in Hong Kong.

Lead and inspire
Career Coaching & Guidance

Lead and inspire

Charismatic executives are not just born, they are made. If you have recently been promoted and are now leading a team, you have the chance to transform yourself from a competent manager into a true leader. But it’s all too easy for leaders to slip unconsciously into poor behaviour without realising it.

Get hunting early
Career Coaching & Guidance

Get hunting early

We are sometimes asked when is a good time to start to look for a job, writes Walter Ellicott.

Ace your appraisal
Career Coaching & Guidance

Ace your appraisal

Some employees feel that the only way they can improve their employment standing is by seeking offers from other companies, writes Walter Ellicott.

Extend your retention span
Career Coaching & Guidance

Extend your retention span

Employers need to focus on retention in response to the rising number of staff entering Hong Kong’s jobs market, writes Marc Burrage.