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Virtual event puts the focus on soft skills

In a bid to sharpen students’ soft skills and give them a chance to network in a virtual environment during the pandemic, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Business recently hosted an online competition co-organised by Classified Post. This event was the second part of the “Leap to Success Virtual Challenge”, which began with a series of workshops which introduced the students to key concepts and practices. In the competition phase, they had to complete a specific assignment and, after that, those who made the shortlist were asked to give a presentation outlining what they had learned from the overall experience. ...

Hong Kong still attracting expats as talent mobility remains high

With talent mobility seen as one measure of economic strength, Hong Kong can take heart from its continuing status as... ...

Growing global

Many firms seek professionals who can perform effectively in a globalised workplace. At leading professional services firm EY, however, the breadth of its international business makes a global mindset essential. ...

Keeping it clean

Auditing has long been a critical function for businesses. But now, more than ever, identifying and managing risk, and helping organisations achieve their objectives, are adding new dimensions to the profession. ...

Standing the test of time

Principles expounded in 1980s bestseller can still deliver today, writes by Chris Davis. ...

Bosses urged to heed rise of staff activism

A new kind of activism is on the rise. Employee activists are making their engagement with their employers visible beyond the office walls. The good news is that they can be an employer’s best supporters. The bad news is that they can also be its worst opponents, writes Darius Musni. ...

Forces of attraction

In the continuing battle to attract and retain staff in what has undoubtedly become a jobseekers' market in Hong Kong, companies are constantly coming up with new and innovative strategies to create employer brands that draw in and win over high-level professionals. ...