Although Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, it still has many different cultural norms when it comes to recruiting and human resources. What works for an HR manager in China may not work for an HR manager in Hong Kong. This section of the site examines Hong Kong recruiting and human resources issues in detail.
February 23, 2012 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Western HR management teams often find managing Asian cultural diversity challenging. By gaining an understanding of the unique local culture, they can manage Asian employees more effectively.
December 8, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
HR and recruiting issues are experiencing rapid changes throughout Asia. This webcast will explore the most recent developments in labor regulations in places like Japan, Korea, and China as well as finding suitable executives for your firm.
By: Ames Gross and Melissa Wong
November 2011
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Hong Kong has had the world's freest economy for nearly 2 decades. 5.5% growth is predicted for 2011. Undeterred by the economic downturn, ts jobless rate has fallen from from 4.3% in mid-2007 to 3.6% in mid-2011.
By: Ames Gross
August 2007
Published in SHRM Global Forum
Hong Kong has one of the worlds freest economies. Despite now being a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong has held onto its labor laws inspired by Britains system.
By: Ames Gross
June 2007
Published on HR.com
This article discusses recent HR and recruiting trends in the "East Asian Tigers" for companies to successfully manage HR in these four countries. Topics include common practices, compensation and benefits, hiring considerations, and retention strategies.
May 15, 2007 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
This webcast examines the most recent HR and recruiting trends in these four countries due to changing economies and employment laws. Successful HR management techniques will be discussed as well.
By: Ames Gross and Rachel Weintraub
August 2005
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Hong Kong has a labor force of about 3.5 million people. While the economy experienced a growth of 8% in 2004, the workforce only increased by 1%. This year, Hong Kong expects its labor pool to increase by 2-3%.
By: Ames Gross
September 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
Hong Kong has a labor force of approximately 3.4 million workers. The majority of these workers are employed in the service sector, including shipping, civil aviation, tourism, and financial services.
By: Ames Gross
March 1999
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Hong Kong has been a popular choice for Western firms choosing an Asian hub for their operations. However, as more foreign firms enter Hong Kong, human resource managers face the challenge of finding more and more skilled labor talent.
By: Ames Gross
October 1997
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
With Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, both Asian and Western expatriates are concerned about their right to stay in country. HR managers in Hong Kong should learn which changes affect the residency rights of employees and job applicants.
By: Ames Gross and Patricia Dyson
October 1997
Published in HR Magazine
HR managers for global companies in Hong Kong need to look out for changes affecting the residency rights of employees and job applicants.
By: Ames Gross
March 1997
Published in International HR Journal
The four "tigers" of Asia -- Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan -- have experienced dramatic growth and offer attractive opportunities for western business interests; they also present distinctive human resources issues.
By: Ames Gross
September 1996
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
The legal system in Hong Kong is significantly different from the legal system in China. When the two systems merge, it is possible that there may be issues with employment laws and other legal policies that affect human resources.
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