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Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Productivity with AI: A C-Level Perspective

For C-level executives, the promise of Artificial Intelligence often crystallizes around one core objective: to do more with less, faster and better. AI is not just about cutting-edge technology; it’s a powerful catalyst for significantly enhancing operational efficiency and boosting enterprise-wide productivity. By intelligently leveraging AI, organizations can unlock new levels of performance, optimize resource allocation, and gain a substantial competitive edge.

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【AI求職新世代】ChatGPT喺未來最有可能取代邊啲職業？原因喺邊？打工仔點樣自救？

隨住人工智能（Artificial Intelligence/ “AI”）及ChatGPT這一類語言模型（Language Model）日益完善，有打工仔開始擔心，總有一日自己的工作會被AI取代。相信打工仔對於ChatGPT的強大學習能力及應用方法並不陌生，更有公司開始讓同事使用「他」幫助工作。那麼，在未來有那些職業將會是高危行業？打工仔又應該如何適應以避免在就業市場上被淘汰？

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Everything you need to know about the CGMA Finance Leadership Program

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, has officially launched the CGMA Finance Leadership Program in the U.K., an alternative pathway to complete CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification and earning the CGMA designation. CGMA Finance Leadership Program candidates will study the same syllabus, sit the same case study exams and need the same practical experience requirement as those on the traditional pathway. However, it will be delivered through self-paced e-learning.

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Trained to serve from the heart, Hang Lung employees “Go the Extra Mile” in pursuit of the “We Do It Well” philosophy

Frontline employees at the shopping malls, office towers and serviced apartments operated by Hang Lung Properties always strive to offer customers and tenants a distinctive experience that exemplifies the company’s “We Do It Well” philosophy. Their stated goal is to think from the customer’s perspective and demonstrate initiative and a strong sense of accountability, with a sincere caring and “Go the Extra Mile” attitude that anticipates and then exceeds customer needs and expectations.

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2022 Predictions: What’s Next for Data Protection?

During 2020 and 2021, there was a shift in focus to improving remote working capabilities, access to cloud infrastructure and securing data. Over the next year, however, I believe businesses will desire more control of their data, with a greater focus on the ability to facilitate portability and seamless response to the changing demands of the future. Although hybrid and multi-cloud models are not new, the freedom they provide will make it even more of a reality moving forward. With 2022 only just around the corner and promising to enable the exponential growth in the data protection industry, you might be wondering what’s next. To help plan in advance, here’s a few top trends to look out for…

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Dart vs JavaScript vs TypeScript

隨著Flutter受到開發者的重視，Google於2011年推出的Dart又重新進入大家關注的視野之內，不過除了Flutter以外，其實Google的開發者早在2016年也推出過Angular Dart，讓開發者以Dart開發網站應用，不過由於Angular Dart對比TypeScript版Angular文本長期不足，因此沒有引起太多關注。Google推出Flutter，可以說為大家對Dart的信心注入了一劑强心針，大家又重新開始關注這個已有８年歷史的程式語言。本文想介紹的是，就是到底Dart有何特色？與JavaScript比較，又有何優劣？由於TypeScript開始於前端日漸盛行，我們亦可以趁機比較一下三種語言的異同。應用範圍(Application) 有讀過上一篇Web Technology為何征服世界的朋友，應該已經知道JavaScript跟TypeScript已經可以在網頁、伺服器、智能電話、IOT、人工智能等範疇落地生根，Dart呢？托Flutter的發展，Dart已相當適合同時於網頁、伺服器、智能電話等範圍作開發，這一點與JavaScript已不相上下。不過Dart與JavaScript的最大分別，在於Dart本身可以有三種方法運行：分別是編譯為JavaScript(Compiled To JavaScript)、由Dart VM獨立運行(Standalone By Dart VM)、AOT編譯為機械碼(Ahead-of-time compiled to machine code).　而JavaScript現時最流行的做法，都是以Node運行JavaScript。Node運行JavaScript時，會將JavaScript轉變為機械碼(Machine Code)，再運行機械碼。亦是因此Node JS的運行速度比其他動態語言如Python、Ruby等都較快。而Flutter所採用的，就是第三種方法，先編譯為機械碼(AOT Compilation)再在智能電話運行，因此大家可能聽過Flutter無需JS Bridge的原因，亦是由於早已編譯為機械碼，所以無需一個額外的JS Bridge再作轉譯。 React Native寫成的手機程式結構如下： Flutter寫成的手機程式結講則如下: 基本運行理解了Dart、JavaScript、TypeScript各自的應用範圍，就以三種語言都寫一個簡單的hello world為例： JavaScript…

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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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【職場航行日誌】底線

「周街都係人，唔知同男友去邊度食好。」就到七點，我嘅好同事兼老死WhatsApp我…….

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Developing your top talent is critical to building a successful team

While professional accolades and technical skills can get you so far up the career ladder, it takes a team to progress beyond a managerial title…….

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Opportunities from the Internet of Things

The “Internet of Things” (IoT) is creating a range of new opportunities for IT professionals and is one of the hottest topics in IT today……..

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【職場航行日誌】金錢奴隸唔想做有乜出路

仲要出現幾多呢啲打工仔悲歌？見到一篇令人心酸嘅新聞，明明一個勤奮又有大把前途嘅半工讀女生，諗都諗唔到咁後生會因工作過勞就被取去性命…….

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Red Flags to Look Out For When Hiring

While you can’t avoid all hiring mistakes, there are warning signs to be on the lookout for when reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Poor spelling and grammar on resumes are common deal breakers, but here are other red flags to watch out for hiring.