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Team FineSME from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) Crowned Champion at CIMA’s CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026 North Asia Final
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Team FineSME from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) Crowned Champion at CIMA’s CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026 North Asia Final

The 2026 CGMA Global Business Challenge (GBC) North Asia Final successfully concluded on 30 May , bringing together top tier university teams from across the North Asia region for business case competition.  The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) crown the Champion at CIMA’s CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026 North Asia Final. CIMA’s Global Business […]

【CPJobs活動回顧】不做 AI 的代工：30 分鐘，一個讓職場人重新思考自身價值的對話
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【CPJobs活動回顧】不做 AI 的代工：30 分鐘，一個讓職場人重新思考自身價值的對話

「AI 不會取代你，但懂得用 AI 造局的人會。」 — 江振聲 Kenneth Kong，賽諾思戰略洞見有限公司創辦人 午飯時間，螢幕前的幾十名職場人放下了手中的飯盒，靜靜地聽著一個問題：「你有沒有這樣的感受——明明很搏命，但升職加薪硬係冇你份？」 他們靜默地在心中回答。 這是 2026 年 3 月 25 日，由 CPJobs 與賽諾思戰略洞見有限公司 Synapse Strategic Insights Limited 聯合主辦的「Lunch & Learn」線上分享會現場。主講嘉賓江振聲（Kenneth Kong）以一個看似簡單的問題，打開了一場關於 AI 時代職場生存的深度對話。 一個讓人不安的數字 活動開場，Kenneth 拋出一組數據：香港有 73% 的企業，正在削減初級職位的招聘。 這個數字來自 Deel × IDC 2025 年的香港調查，不是預測，而是正在發生的現實。Kenneth 停頓了一下，然後說：「這不是未來的故事，這是你身邊正在發生的事。」 他繼而引用世界經濟論壇（WEF）《2025 年就業未來報告》的數據：全球預計有 9,200 萬個職位消失，同時誕生 1.7 億個新職位。麥肯錫全球研究院的調查亦顯示，72% 的職場技能將由人類與 AI 共同承擔，純粹依靠執行技能已難以建立競爭優勢。而普華永道的《AI 就業晴雨表》更指出，在 AI 高應用行業工作的人，收入增長是其他行業的 3 倍。 […]

How to Start Learning Ai for Beginners?
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How to Start Learning Ai for Beginners?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms every field in our lives, from technology to healthcare, making it one of the most sought-after skills today. As interest in learning AI grows, maybe you, as a beginner, often wonder: “How can I effectively learn AI?”

Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 2)
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Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 2)

In Part 1 last week, we looked at some ways to help prepare for and write up your performance review. This week we will focus on what to say in the meeting and what to do beforehand.A conversation with your boss about your performance doesn’t have to induce panic. Hopefully, the preparation you’ve done has boosted your confidence and reminded you of your accomplishments.  Before you head into that meeting, make sure to do the following. Make notesThis can help you stay on message and identify what you want to focus on.

Smiling confident businesswoman making phone call using laptop in office, successful millennial female boss talking on mobile at work, friendly secretary contacting consulting client by cellphone
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How to Conduct a Proper Phone Interview + Sample Questions

When hiring, you don’t want to be wasting time meeting candidates who don’t meet the requirements of the job. Instead, your goal should be to narrow down the candidate pool to a manageable size so you can better identify the candidates who will be right for your role.

Can HR information in relation to hiring be shared?
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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.

What would happen if we didn’t have to go to college?
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What would happen if we didn’t have to go to college?

This should send a small shiver through the spines of anyone employed in academia: the recruiting site Glassdoor has published a list of companies that no longer require a college degree – including professional heavyweights Google, Apple and Ernst & Young. If firms like these no longer insist upon a sheepskin, it seems just possible that the decades-long trend of requiring more and more education to maintain a toehold in the middle class might reverse.

AI looks set to be a game changer for HR
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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.

The best way to stay competitive in recruiting
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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.