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Finance professionals say their organisations must better prepare for anticipated AI disruption
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Finance professionals say their organisations must better prepare for anticipated AI disruption

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) today unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and Skills Survey, revealing a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. The survey of 1,446 senior finance and accounting leaders and managers paints a stark picture of organisational preparedness for […]

Why AI Matters to the C-Suite
Advice Columnist

Why AI Matters to the C-Suite

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a technical tool; it has become a strategic imperative for C-suite executives. Its impact spans every facet of an organization, from operational efficiency to long-term strategic direction.

Your CIMA exam results are here. Now what?
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Your CIMA exam results are here. Now what?

You have just sat one of your CIMA exams. A wave of relief washes over you — or at least until the results arrive. But what do your exam results mean? That depends on whether you’ve just completed an Objective Test or Case Study exam. Read on to understand what your marks mean and how you can make the most of them.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

According to research by McKinsey, companies with low rates of gender and racial diversity are 29% more likely to be less profitable than their more inclusive competitors. Similarly, companies with higher gender diversity on executive teams have a 21% likelihood of outperforming companies that scored low on gender diversity. The business case for having an inclusive culture is clear. Greater diversity among executive teams perform better. Businesses with stronger commitments to diversity are also more likely to attract top talent and improve customer and employee satisfaction.

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 2)
Job Search in Hong Kong

How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 2)

In Part 1 last week, we focused on how to decide which weaknesses to talk about in an interview or appraisal. This week, we’ll look at how to present them and avoid appearing like a poor candidate. Turn your weaknesses into strengths

What makes a good manager?
HR Career Success

What makes a good manager?

For many Hong Kong professionals, aspiring to a management role is a key career goal. Elaine Lam – Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, discusses the characteristics that define an effective manager.

5 simple ways to drive staff motivation
HR Career Success

5 simple ways to drive staff motivation

Uncertain times can be unsettling for your team. Elaine Lam — Managing Director, Robert Half Hong Kong, looks at how to keep employees motivated and bring out the best in your people. Motivating staff is a key skill for business leaders though it can be more challenging at certain times than at others. Periods of economic or domestic uncertainty, the introduction of new workplace technologies — even something as simple as returning to work following a vacation, are all factors than can see employee motivation flag.

【職場實用英語】5分鐘寫完Thank you letter (Part 1)
Job Search in Hong Kong

【職場實用英語】5分鐘寫完Thank you letter (Part 1)

只要有 sample，有 template，寫一封 Thank you letter（感謝信）只需要 5 分鐘，相比起睇 job ads、send CV、去見工所花嘅時間，呢 5 分鐘絕對值得。   Thank you letter 真係有用？ 邀請得去面試嘅 candidates，大家都差唔多學歷同經驗，要突圍而出，除咗面試嘅表現，一封 Thank you letter 往往係成敗關鍵。 最近有調查1顯示，高達五分一嘅招聘人員會自動 DQ 冇 send Thank you letter 嘅 candidates。  根據另一份調查2，有八成 HR 經理認為你封 Thank you letter 嘅內容會左右佢哋嘅最終決定