Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
Striking a balance between work and personal life isn’t easy, but it’s extremely important to most people. According to the “2016 Hays Asia Salary Guide”, work-life balance…….
A critical part of any job application, the cover letter should be error free. Here are the top 7 mistakes to avoid at all costs in your cover letter.
Although many companies realise that an engaged workforce drives profitability and productivity, and has a direct impact on the success of the business…….
Employee stress is invisible and often dismissed as a cost of urban living, but employers across Asia-Pacific say it’s the leading workforce risk and it’s is certainly a problem in Hong Kong……
Think you have great office perks? We list 8 fantastic perks you wish you had in your office.
We all have 24 hours in a day, so why are some people more productive than others? Time management means prioritising your tasks to maximise output……
If people are a company’s greatest assets, then training should be viewed as an important investment and not just an additional expense. In a company where training is provided, you will want to know if it was worth the time and money spent on it. Training can, and should, improve the performance and profitability of an organisation; but we also need to measure its effectiveness.
It can happen to even the most dedicated and ambitious employees. For a number of reasons like heavy workload, friction with colleagues……
During the Chinese New Year, many people spend the time leading up to the festivities cleaning their houses to banish old qi and make room for the new. This can also be a time to clean up your work habits and make changes that can help advance your career in the new year. Perhaps you are hoping for a raise or promotion. Or maybe you are even thinking of seeking another job for an all-together new career. Here are five ways to prepare yourself for working toward a major career goal in the year of the sheep.
We all know that a clean, clutter-free office space can improve productivity and even boost employee morale for companies. Unfortunately, in reality, poor office design still seems to be common practice. While many businesses just simply aren’t aware of the benefits behind redesigning office spaces, others feel the cost of such an undertaking can be better used on other operational matters.
Most people don’t like change and switching jobs ranks as one of the most stressful experiences we can have. We often avoid making job or career changes until it becomes painfully clear…
Who says you can’t mix business and pleasure? According to a survey by finance and accounting recruitment specialist Robert Half International…..