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Contracting is cool
It’s time for Hong Kong professionals to embrace contract or interim employment status, as most of them now seem to appreciate the positives of such flexible arrangements, writes Kate Harper.
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Top bets this year
Working out which “big data” skills are needed and a better understanding of social media as a channel are just two of the top talent trends that will shape the recruitment landscape in the Year of the Horse, writes Marc Burrage.
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Fine times for jobs
With anti-money-laundering (AML) fines still being enforced at a high rate in Hong Kong, a wave of hiring is continuing across Asia as banks develop teams to investigate, manage and counter future fines, writes Kate Harper.
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Learning to grow
If you want to appeal to employers, it is not just about offering the right skills, experience and cultural fit anymore, writes Marc Burrage.
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Dodge festive perils
While ’tis the season to be jolly, for some, office Christmas parties can be awkward. Here are some tips on how to navigate them gracefully, writes Pallavi Anand.
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Tech alters the mix
Digital marketing is changing the marketing mix and the way marketers communicate with their target markets, writes Marc Burrage.
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Be honest over pay
All professions involve negotiations of some description, writes Kate Harper.
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Hotspots glowing
According to the latest “Hays Quarterly Hotspots” report, which lists jobs in demand, employers in Hong Kong are very positive in their hiring intentions and are looking to attract high-quality candidates by offering performance-based promotions, an improved culture and fewer hours, writes Marc Burrage.
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Firm decisions
The right job can transform a person’s life and the right person can transform a business, writes Marc Burrage.
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Perfect your profile
Your social media profile is only a click away from being viewed by recruiters, employers and potential future managers, writes Marc Burrage.
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Flexing forwards
When the CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer, ordered employees earlier this year to work back in the office instead of telecommuting, it made headlines around the world, writes Marc Burrage.