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Employers’ rights to collecting employee health data amid COVID-19

Unfortunately, as we move towards the end of the pandemic’s second year, it is becoming increasingly apparent that there will not be an end anytime soon. Collection of employee health data is likely to continue being a common feature in today’s workplaces. While the Privacy Commissioner of Personal Data has openly stated that Hong Kong’s data privacy laws should not be seen to hamper measures taken to combat COVID-19, employers are still expected to comply with such laws even in times like these. Where employers collect employee health data, data privacy laws will generally impose continuing duties on such employers in relation to the collection and handling of such data. It is therefore important for employers to refresh themselves as to the relevant data privacy principles to ensure ongoing compliance throughout the pandemic. ...

How can employers respond to the rise in demand for remote and overseas working?

A recent survey from the Chinese University of Hong Kong suggests that nearly 60% of people aged 15-30 want to leave the city, and that 25% of university-educated young Hong Kongers plan to leave within the next 5 years. With the potential outflow of talent combined with changes in working caused by COVID-19, what steps can employers consider taking to maintain or improve workplace retention? ...

The Agile, Branded Workplace

The workplace of the ‘20s is not only collaborative but can also act as a branding flashpoint ...

Effectively Navigate Office Politics

Are you good at dealing with office politics? Catch our 5 tips to get your trump to win the house of cards here… ...

Mindfulness in the Workplace

Feeling too stressful at work? If you encounter distraction in the workplace, it’s time to get a short break and pleasure your mind, let’s see our 5 great ideas on how to practice Mindfulness here… ...

Is there a right to privacy in the workplace?

Many companies have embraced the positive impact new technologies can have on business efficiency...... ...

When and How to Say No in the Workplace

Over 74 percent of workers surveyed say they want flexible options at work and it’s becoming more commonplace to make it happen. Read on to learn when and how to say no in the workplace... ...

How to Deal With Angry Coworkers

It’s now more important than ever to be working in a comfortable and safe environment, you always want to keep your composure in the workplace, so here are some tips on how to deal with angry coworkers... ...

How to Prepare Yourself for a Management Role

As a fairly successful working professional, it’s likely occurred to you that it may be time to take on a leadership role. As you look ahead to your professional future, it’s worth asking yourself whether you have a true desire to lead others, and if so, how do you prepare for that responsibility? ...