In a survey of job seekers’ and workers’ perceptions of employer brands in Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), Cushman and Wakefield, and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas) crowned as Hong Kong’s top three most attractive employers respectively. This is the first time , The Hong Kong Jockey Club has snatched the top spot. […]
Top 10 Chinese wealthiest professional managers
The Hurun Research Institute released its China Richest Professional Managers 2021 list on Jan 19, the first of its kind. Executives of soy sauce maker Haitian Flavoring, internet giant Tencent, e-commerce titan Alibaba, dairy firm Yili, hotpot chain Haidilao, and electrical appliance maker Midea swept the top 10 spots on the list. The top 50 […]
Industrial profits rise 106% in Jan-April
Profits at China’s major industrial firms grew at a steady pace in the first four months of the year as the country’s economic recovery gained further momentum, official data showed on Thursday. China’s industrial firms with annual business revenue of at least 20 million yuan ($3.12 million) saw their combined profits rise 106 percent on […]
AESC Interviews Links Dollars and Diversity & Inclusion
According to Gallup, “Organizations that are the best in engaging their employees achieve earnings-per-share growth that is more than four times that of their competitors. Compared with business units in the bottom quartile, those in the top quartile of engagement realize substantially better customer engagement, higher productivity, better retention, fewer accidents, and 21% higher profitability. […]
Employees to be more impactful than investors and the boards in future business strategy
New data has found that in the next five years, customers (70%) and employees (41%) will be the most influential stakeholder groups on business strategy globally. According to Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest report which surveyed more than 1,000 business leaders across 53 countries, investors (37%) and the board (33%) were ranked third and fourth. The report […]
6 trends to watch in global mobility
As a result of the global work-from-home imperative, high-impact projects can now be led by anyone, be it from the HQ or outside. Report by Aditi Sharma Kalra & Priya Sunil. On 5 May 2021, Human Resources Online had the opportunity to host its first in-person ‘Interactive’ series for this year, kicking off with Workforce Mobility […]
Chinachem set to offer over 500 new positions, including for Central Market Revitalisation Project
Chinachem announced on 13 May that it will host a career day on Buddha’s Birthday (19 May), providing about 500 positions for Hongkongers. Themed “Your Future At Our Heart,” the event is primarily targeted at applicants who are interested in the group’s Central Market revitalization project. Partnering with the Urban Renewal Authority, Chinachem aims to transform Hong […]
What Hang Lung did to craft a sustainable talent pipeline in 2020
Towards the end of 2020, Hang Lung announces a set of sustainability goals and targets to achieve by 2030 and specifically pledged to make well-being a priority. Six months into 2021, Hang Lung’s just-published Sustainability Report discloses how the group’s management approached the material sustainability issues and worked towards their ESG goals last year. Here are the […]
Sino Group calls for fresh graduates and young talent as part of 1,000 jobs up for offers
Sino Group will be hosting Sino Group Career Day on 29 May 2021 to offer around 1,000 jobs. Around 30% of the roles targeted at young talent and fresh graduates. The job openings cover roles in property development, property management, hospitality services, innovative technology, sustainability, and other related sectors. In addition to full-time positions, the company will offer […]