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How do I approach salary negotiations?

Q: I have worked as an accountant, for both Big Four and small firms, for 15 years and I am returning to Hong Kong after 10 years away, so I am looking to get back into the job market here. I earned a fairly high wage in my job in Australia and I would like to keep my salary on an upward scale. I have never before had to negotiate a wage though and I worry that I might be a little out of touch with salary trends in Hong Kong. How do you think I should approach the process?

How to Get Promoted

4 Ways to Get Your Next Promotion

Here are some ways you can be proactive and forward-thinking in your quest to get your next promotion.

Advice Columnist

4 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Knowing the networking mistakes you should avoid in the first place will help you create and maintain an effective network to draw on for future inspiration and guidance.

HR Career Success

AI looks set to be a game changer for HR

There is no dubt that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is going to be a disruption for any industry. The question is how big a disruption will it be and whether disruptive innovation is what will bring about positive change. For Hong Kong’s recruitment industry, the answer remains to be seen, but observers believe that the industry is on the edge of a fundamental change and a major disruption even though it has been slow on the uptake.

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5 Rules for Managing Talent

In order to keep your employees loyal and happy for the long haul and avoid quick turnover, here are some rules for managing talent……

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5 Ways to Master the Art of Great Corporate Communication

Corporate communications has come a long way in recent years. It can be one of the single most important ways that a business can connect with their customer base, as well as foster a sense of security and pride for their staff members.

Productivity Tips

12 Proven Strategies to increase Job Satisfaction

Making your employees more satisfied with their work is surprisingly easy to do if you genuinely care about their well-being. There are 12 simple, proven things that you can do……

HR Career Success

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.

Career Coaching & Guidance

Managing Difficult Employees

No one ever said being a manager was easy. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to maintain and direct a certain level of professionalism, respect, and collaboration with your team members. If you find yourself facing the task of managing difficult employees, here are some ways to help you make the work relationship as successful as possible.

Productivity Tips

Tips for Being More Productive in a Shared Workplace

There have certainly been instances where impromptu conversations and brainstorming sessions in shared workspaces have led to something innovative, inventive, and groundbreaking, but on average, the day-to-day ins and outs of sitting in an open floor plan can be distracting, encouraging unconscious procrastination and result in a dip in overall productivity. So how can you be more productive in a shared workplace?

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How to Succeed Working For a Manipulative Boss

You may be able to keep interactions with annoying or lazy colleagues to a minimum while in the workplace, what options do you have when the offender is a manipulative boss? Your human resources representative may be a helpful resource, but many professionals avoid coming forward with their concerns out of fear of retaliation. If you cannot have someone at your company intervene on your behalf, here are some ways you can cope with your current situation.

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Developing Lasting Peer-to Peer Work Relationships

In order to maintain a healthy work environment and be successful in our careers, not to mention enjoy the time we spend in the office, it’s crucial to develop lasting peer-to-peer work relationships. Here are some key ways to forge deeper connections with your colleagues.