Enhanced Talent Admission Regime Attracting Skilled Workforce An enhanced talent admission regime in Hong Kong is working at attracting skilled workforce as the region emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hong Kong introduced the Top Talent Pass Scheme to attract top talent. Within half a year, it received at least 84,000 applications. Out of that number,…
Details Hong Kong’s Supplementary Labour Scheme Gets Enhancements The workforce shortage could be problematic if unaddressed, due to which the Hong Kong government is enhancing its current supplementary labour scheme. It will be introducing labour importation schemes for the construction and transport sectors. The government’s Chief Executive says that many sectors in Hong Kong are experiencing…
Details Hong Kong Government Announces the Increase in Work Injury Compensation The Labour Department has announced an increase in compensation levels for work injuries and occupational diseases, providing enhanced protection for employees. Legislative resolutions have raised the levels of 18 compensation items, benefiting injured workers and their families. This development will have a positive impact on…
Details Hong Kong Announces Corporate Intern Scheme to Help Youths Many youths have ideals about working for a corporate organisation. And with the corporate intern scheme announced, Hong Kong youths can now have placements in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. Through summer internships, Hong Kong youths can gain the necessary exposure and experience to broaden…
Details Hong Kong Unemployment Rates Drop to A Better Labour Force Outlook Reports from Census & Statistics Department show that more people are being able to land jobs in Hong Kong. And as the unemployment rates drop, it’s an optimistic sign for economic activities in the special administrative region. According to the report released on 16…
Details Financial Services Industry Gets Government Aid Amid Pandemic The Hong Kong government is allocating a $180-million budget to generate 1,500 new jobs for the financial services industry amid the high unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury said that the financing was under the government’s anti-epidemic fund. The…
Details Hong Kong’s Tight Screening on Travellers Requires Employers to Sign a Pledge When Applying for Their FDH’s Visas On July 21, 2020, given the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Government has gazetted certain specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease to set conditions based on public health grounds on travellers…
Details Employment Support Scheme Package in Hong Kong – The Financial Support to Employers The Government is Offering Limited-time Financial Support for Businesses in Need Hong Kong’s Government has announced the Employment Support Scheme Package which will provide financial support for a limited-time to employers. The packaged is valued at $81 billion and aimed to…
Details The Unemployed and Underemployed Generally Face Similar Adversity Hong Kong’s unemployment and underemployment rate remains unchanged in the first quarter of 2019 despite efforts made available. All around the world, every nation and country is facing the same predicament, and every territory, including Hong Kong, is tackling this issue through a practical and sensible approach…
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