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The best way to stay competitive in recruiting

In today’s volatile, uncertain and complex business environment, it is critical for organisations in Hong Kong to embrace new ways of thinking and working. This requires linking business strategy to talent strategy, critical to the success of talent acquisition. While tech trends such as big data and AI will continue to make the HR practitioner’s role significantly easier, it remains vital for HR professionals to continuously refine their skill sets and work with the right kind of tools.

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Finding Inspiration at Work

Starting a new job or beginning work on a new project is always an exciting and challenging time. Each day is a day full of discoveries and opportunities. You may be getting to know a different group of people or, in some cases, you may be leading the charge and making tough decisions. For awhile you will thrive and look forward to work in the mornings, but once the initial honeymoon period is over, the daily grind may again seem monotonous and tedious.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home

Thanks to the growing real world application of new technologies, telecommuting or working remotely has never been more of a viable option for professionals around the world. For those who can take advantage of the opportunity, research has shown that this has led to a better work life balance and happier employees. Unfortunately, not all types of jobs and industries can allow for much remote opportunities, and some managers may not be open to the idea of their employees working outside the office.

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The Best Ways to Deal with Difficult People at Work

Different personalities and perspectives in the workplace help keep businesses moving forward, but differing opinions can lead to friction in the office as well. A diverse group of people working together allows their skills, expertise, knowledge, experiences, and creativity to synergise in ways no single person could ever be capable of. While this can do wonders for a company’s productivity and innovation, the harsh reality is that not everyone will always get along and it’s inevitable that people, personalities, and ideas will clash given enough time together.

How to Get Promoted

Time Management Habits for Future Success

As the new year begins, many professionals vow to improve their productivity and time management skills. Unfortunately these types of skills take time to learn and many give up when results do not reveal themselves after a few short weeks. While it’s crucial to stick to your time management efforts, it’s also important to learn and develop time management habits for lasting success. Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals this year.

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Good Vs. Great – Which Kind of Boss Are You?

What makes a good boss? How can we push ourselves even further to become great bosses? What can we do to continue to develop and stretch our own management skills?

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Keep Your Employees Happy and Loyal With These Tips

Business managers and leaders know how expensive it is to have to restaff their teams. Between recruiting costs and loss of productivity due to an unfulfilled position, companies cannot afford to lose employees on a regular basis. There are many ways to keep your employees happy and loyal, often at little or no cost to the bottom line.

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.

Industry Stories

What advice can you give to a teenager who dreams to found a startup in future?

1) Start as early as you can – Early and well begun is a sign of a good start. It should be a well thought of and well planned execution of idea. Do not start off in a hurry. Messing up in the initial stage can be detrimental for the future of the business. Take effective, profound steps in the beginning. These steps may be as small as getting the blueprints of the idea, but they hold a lot of importance in the later stages.

Job Search in Hong Kong

Your Key to Write a Clear and Concise Resignation Letter

There are a few simple guidelines to write a great resignation letter, and it can impact the impression you leave behind…

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.

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Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For

As a manager, everyone wants to be respected and well-liked by their employees. Unfortunately, it’s a fine line to walk between being treated with professional deference and being treated like a friend who can be taken advantage of in the office. While it is important to maintain friendly relations with your team, as the boss, some distance must be maintained in order to preserve the working relationship. Here are some ways that you can ensure that you’re acting like the personable, yet respected boss everyone wants to work for.