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Linking up to gain a vital digital edge

The rapid evolution of technology is paving the way to the adoption of digital channels and applications in employer-branding strategies. But using apps and social platforms to enhance an evolving employer brand can be daunting, hence the importance of adopting a step-by-step approach based on engagement priorities. ...

High-flying, fast-riding trips to loyalty and productivity

Nick Rhodes, director of personnel at Cathay Pacific Airways, said part of the reason why the company was named the Most Attractive Employer at the 2014 Randstad Award is its appeal to a wide variety of jobseekers. “It is true that aviation is seen as an exciting and dynamic industry but, to be honest, Cathay Pacific is an attractive employer because we offer such a wide variety of jobs.” ...

HK employers good sports in backing fitness

Most employees in Hong Kong say their employers actively support a healthy lifestyle and staying mentally fit, according to a recent survey, writes Darius Musni. ...

How to ensure staff loyalty in shifty world

The demand for international and domestic banking and financial services professionals has continued to increase, writes Peter Yu. ...

Demand for better skills is making staff sweat

While both bosses and workers in Hong Kong agree that the level of skills that staff are expected to possess has risen in the last five years, Randstad's Workmonitor Report for the third quarter of this year also shows that employees expect these demands to continue to increase in the future, writes John Brennan. ...

MTRC builds a caring culture

MTR Corporation (MTRC) was recently voted the Most Attractive Brand to the Hong Kong working-age population in an independent research survey by global talent services provider Randstad, writes Darius Musni. ...

Retail needs 'people skills' to fill talent shortage

As the familiar logo “Made in China” morphs into “Sold in China”, the mainland’s retail sector has found itself in a push-pull situation as it rushes to satisfy the appetites of aspirational customers, while hampered by a lack of experienced managers, writes Chris Davis. ...

Uncertainty sees workers calling for security

It is frequently said that for just a few extra dollars, most Hong Kong employees will happily hop from one job to the next, writes Chris Davis. ...

Labour problems

Four urgent HR concerns must be tackled if Hong Kong is to survive in a competitive world, reports Darius Musni. ...

HK employees struggle to maintain work-life balance

The lines between work and personal lives in the city are blurring, according to staffing and human resources consulting provider ... ...