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Understand and address the needs of an age-varied workforce
Including age into a diversity strategy could be key to help to bolster employee engagement and overall productivity.
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Onboarding: How to get new hires started on the right track
New jobs are stressful. Nowadays companies are doing more to smooth out the process, but are we doing enough? Instead of the usual skills and technique training ……..
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Eight jobs of a bygone era
【115 years of Hong Kong Recruitment Market】— Eight jobs of a bygone era In the past 50 years, Hong Kong has transformed from a centre of industry into a service-based, knowledge-driven economy thanks to universal education and advances in technology. In the process, many new jobs have been created while traditional ones, mostly in light industry and manufacturing, have been radically redefined or consigned to oblivion. Here, we look at some of the jobs that have disappeared in recent decades, but which were once well known in Hong Kong.
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Can HR information in relation to hiring be shared?
While the Competition Commission (the “Commission”) has been active in prosecuting anti-competitive conducts in the provision of goods and services markets as evidenced by the upcoming trials of the first two cases later this year, the city watchdog reveals that since the commencement of the operation of the Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619) in December 2015, it has encountered various situations in which undertakings have engaged in employment-related practices giving rise to competition law concerns under the “First Conduct Rule” of the Competition Ordinance.
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Remember that candidates are consumers too
As consumers, it isn’t hard to recall times when we were let down by a service or a business. In fact, at one time or another, we’ve all probably promised to “never again” buy from a company after a particularly frustrating experience, and complained to our family, friends or colleagues about it.
Job Search in Hong Kong
Key Elements for Writing a Perfect Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter during a job hunt can be one of the most daunting, stress-filled experiences of a professional’s career. A cover letter is the gateway to a promising new career and finding the right words to use in order to introduce yourself positively and effectively is no easy task. While each cover letter should be unique and individualised to appeal to a specific role and company, there are certain key elements in every successful cover letter samples and templates.
Job Search in Hong Kong
What To Write On Your Resume When Your Job Title Doesn’t Reflect Your Responsibilities
So, you’re ready for a new challenge at work. Perhaps you’re looking to move upwards into a leadership role or searching for a job that has greater responsibilities. Or, perhaps you want to change industries or switch careers into a completely different function. The only problem is, you’ve been knocking it out of the park in your current position because you go out of your way to proactively seek projects, assignments, and tasks. Your job title understates all that you do in the workplace, and you aren’t sure how to reconcile those differences on your resume.
Career Coaching & Guidance
Modern Email Etiquette You Should be Following
With so many emails bouncing around, it’s often easy to forget the guidelines of proper email etiquette, especially as its use continue to evolve.
How to Get Promoted
Essential Skills for Strategic Leadership
As unfortunate and detrimental to company culture as it may be, great leadership from upper management isn’t always a guarantee. Here are the essential skills for strong, strategic leadership in the workplace.