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Accounting/Audit/Tax

Advertising, Media & Publishing

Banking and Financial Services

Beauty & Health

Building & Construction

Education & Training

Engineering

Food & Beverage

Government & Public Organization

Hospitality

Information & Communications Technology

Insurance

Internet & Start-up

Medical & Pharmaceutical

Property Development & Management

Recruitment

Retail

Trading & Distribution

Transportation & Logistics

Travel & Tourism

P.3

P.5

P.7

P.9

P.11

P.13

P.15

P.17

P.19

P.21

P.23

P.25

P.27

P.29

P.31

P.33

P.35

P.37

P.39

P.41

Industries

Accounting / Audit / Tax

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1. Salary / compensationA competitive base salary is often the crucial decider, but most candidates are interested in other benefits such as bonus / profit share.

2. Work-life balance

A guaranteed five-day work week and paid public holidays are the priority, but compensation for overtime will further sweeten the pot.

3. Career development / opportunities

The opportunity to climb the ladder is an attractive one, as well as continuous up-skilling to keep pace with rapid digitalisation.

Drivers of attraction

Top 3 drivers

Salary /compensation

Work-life balance

Career development / opportunities

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process

Corporate social responsibilities

Company reputation

Total HK MarketAccounting / Audit / Tax

$

Accountants rate a competitive base salary and work-life balance higher than any industry, but the chance of promotion is also highly valued.

21.0 %

14.3 %

10.9 %

1.2 %

1.6 %

3.5 %

4.3 %

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

1.8 %

2.0 %

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Accountants view overtime compensation favourably, despite not being the traditional norm within Hong Kong offices.

3

Accounting / Audit / Tax



Minimum Salary Increment (%) Considered When Job Hunting

Total HK MarketAccounting / Audit / Tax

2.2%

10.4%

36.1%

29.4%

14.5%

1.9%

1.5%

0.7%

0.0%

0.7%

0.0%

2.6%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

4




1. Salary / compensation




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Top 3 drivers


18.5 %

20.1 %

Work-life balance

14.0 %

13.1 %


11.5 %

10.3 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process 1.8 %

2.7 %


1.4 %

2.0 %

Additional benefits 6.1 %

4.2 %

Total HK Market

$

Proportionally more than the market average, 69.2% of AMP candidates would be ‘delighted’ if flexible working hours were included as part of a role.

Competitive base salaries and five-day work weeks rate the most highly for candidates of Hong Kong’s AMP industries.

Competitive base salary is a ‘must’, but candidates are also interested in insurance packages.

Candidates seek companies who subscribe to a five-day work week and follow public holidays.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued, and candidates would be ‘delighted’ with benefits that further their own education.


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1.5%

6.7%

30.4%

37.8%

14.8%

2.6%

5.9%

0.0%

0.0%

0.4%

0.0%

0.0%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0.4%


Total HK MarketAdvertising, Media & Publishing

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

6

Banking & Financial Services







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Top 3 drivers


20.9 %

20.1 %

13.2 %

12.4 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Corporate social responsibilities 2.0 %

1.3 %

Recruitment process

1.4 %

1.8 %

Working environment

3.7 %

Total HK Market

$

Casual and contract-based work is considered more of ‘a put off’ to BFS candidates than it is by candidates across other industries.

Competitive base salaries and promotion opportunities are attractive for candidates of Hong Kong’s critically important BFS industries.

Competitive base salary is a ‘must’ have, but candidates are also interested in bonuses or profit shares as well as insurance packages.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued, far more so than the average across industries. On-the-job skill development / coaching are seen as important.

Candidates seek companies who observe all public holidays as well as a five-day work week.


Career development / opportunities 10.3 %

Work-life balance 13.1 % 4.4 %

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0.3%

5.6%

24.5%

37.3%

20.6%

4.9%

4.9%

0.0%

0.3%

0.3%

0.0%

1.3%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%


Total HK MarketBanking & Financial Services

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

8

Beauty & Health



1. Salary / compensationA competitive base salary is a bottom line but wider financial benefits such as income protection and health insurance packages are also a ‘must’.


A guaranteed five-day work week and paid public holidays are key, but flexible working hours are also an attractive benefit.


Transparent promotion and education subsidies appeal to candidates ambitious to upskill.


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Top 3 drivers


Work-life balance

12.6 %


9.6 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process

2.4 %


2.5 %

3.7 %

Total HK MarketBeauty & Health

$

A competitive base salary is crucial to secure top B&H talent, but five-day work weeks and promotion opportunities are also highly valued.

Nearly 60% of B&H candidates would be ‘delighted’ if external training programmes were included in a rewards package, compared with 46.6% of the market.

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

1.8 %

2.0 %

20.0 %

Size of company / market position 3.2 %

9

Beauty & Health




Total HK MarketBeauty & Health

2.3%

6.1%

33.3%

28.0%

12.9%

3.8%

9.1%

1.5%

0.8%

0.0%

0.8%

1.5%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

10






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Top 3 drivers


20.9 %

20.1 %

12.3 %

11.7 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.7 %

1.9 %

3.0 %

Total HK Market

$

More than a third (34.6%) of B&C candidates cite a long-service award as a ‘must’, and a further third (33.6%) would be ‘delighted’ to have this benefit in their rewards package.

A competitive base salary is crucial to secure top B&C talent but paid public holidays off and promotion opportunities are also highly valued.

A competitive base salary is a bottom line, but wider financial benefits such as double pay and bonuses are other important ‘must’ haves.

Paid public holidays and a guaranteed five-day work week are key, but the ability to cash out leave and take unpaid leave rates highly.

Transparent promotion and education subsidies appeal to candidates ambitious to up-skill, as is on the job skill development or coaching.




Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %

Recruitment process


1.8 %

2.0 %


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1.4%

8.9%

35.6%

29.1%

16.8%

3.4%

3.1%

0.3%

0.0%

0.3%

0.3%

0.7%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%


Total HK MarketBuilding & Construction

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

12






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Top 3 drivers


20.2 %

20.1 %

15.1 %

10.1 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.1 %

2.0 %

2.3 %

Total HK Market

$

Sabbatical leave is an important benefit for E&T candidates, with more than 30% calling such leave a ‘must’, significantly higher than the cross-industry average of 16.2%.

Competitive base salaries, five-day work weeks and promotion opportunities are a must to attract and retain Hong Kong’s E&T candidates.

Competitive base salary is a ‘must’, but candidates would be ‘delighted’ by medical insurance coverage for themselves and their families.

Candidates seek companies who subscribe to a five-day work week and compensate for overtime.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued and candidates would be ‘delighted’ with on-the-job skill development and coaching.




Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %

Recruitment process


1.8 %

2.0 %


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Total HK MarketEducation & Training

0.6%

10.4%

31.8%

27.4%

11.3%

1.6%

11.3%

0.9%

0.9%

2.5%

0.0%

1.3%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

14

Engineering







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Top 3 drivers


21.6 %

Work-life balance

12.5 %


11.6 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process

1.5 %


1.8 %

Company reputation

3.1 %

Total HK MarketEngineering

$

Frequent business travel seems a rather polarising benefit for engineering candidates. While more than 42% see it as ‘nice to have’ or something they would be ‘delighted’ with as part of an offer, 28.1% still view it as a ‘put off’.

A competitive base salary is most important for securing top engineering talent, but companies with genuine development opportunities are held in high regard.

A competitive base salary is a bottom line but wider financial benefits such as a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary and equity in the business are also valued.

Paid public holidays and a guaranteed five-day work week are key, and flexible working hours is considered an attractive benefit.

Promotion opportunities and on-the-job skill development or coaching are crucial benefits for ambitious candidates who want to up-skill.

4.3 %

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

1.8 %

2.0 %

15

Engineering




Total HK MarketEngineering

0.3%

8.2%

32.8%

30.5%

15.1%

3.0%

8.2%

0.7%

0.3%

0.3%

0.3%

0.3%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

16

Food & Beverage







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Top 3 drivers


20.0 %

20.1 %

Work-life balance

13.4 %

13.1 %


10.4 %

10.3 %

Bottom 3 drivers


2.4 %


2.6 %

2.0 %


3.0 %

Total HK Market

$

The location of the role is important to F&B candidates and 58.8% would be ‘delighted’ if companies provided a shuttle bus to ease the transport burden.

Competitive base salaries and compensation for overtime worked are a ‘must’ for Hong Kong’s F&B candidates.

Competitive base salary and a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary is a ‘must’, but bonus and profit share options are also highly rated.

Candidates seek a five-day work week and compensation for all overtime worked.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued and candidates would be ‘delighted’ with education sponsorships, subsidies or scholarships.

Food & Beverage

17

Food & Beverage




Total HK MarketFood & Beverage

1.0%

9.6%

30.5%

35.0%

10.2%

2.5%

5.6%

3.0%

1.0%

0.5%

0.5%

0.5%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

18

Government & Public Organisations





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Top 3 drivers


20.1 %

20.1 %

14.0 %

11.7 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.2 %

1.6 %

3.1 %

Total HK Market

$

Of all Hong Kong-based GPO talent, 45% earn HKD 20,000 or less, compared to an average of only 35.1%. There is also an under-representation of GPO candidates for salary ranges higher than 20k.

Competitive base salaries, five-day work weeks and promotion opportunities are a must to attract and retain Hong Kong’s GPO candidates.

A competitive base salary is a crucial benefit, and bonus and profit shares are also a ‘must’—particularly if commission-based payment structures are necessary.

A guaranteed five-day work week and paid public holidays are key, but regular working hours are also seen as an attractive benefit.

Promotion opportunities and in-house training are key drivers, but education subsidies appeal to candidates ambitious to up-skill.




Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %

Recruitment process


1.8 %

2.0 %


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Total HK MarketGovernment & Public Organisations

1.8%

8.5%

34.7%

28.4%

14.8%

1.8%

7.4%

0.0%

0.7%

0.4%

0.0%

1.5%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

20

Hospitality







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Top 3 drivers


19.3 %

20.1 %

Work-life balance

12.3 %

13.1 %


10.9 %

10.3 %

Bottom 3 drivers


1.4 %


2.0 %

2.0 %


3.9 %

Total HK Market

$

Hospitality candidates are impressed by organisations that proactively approach them for a role, with almost 23% of talent citing this as a ‘must’.

Competitive base salaries and five-day work weeks are a ‘must’ for Hong Kong’s hos-pitality workforce.

Competitive base salary and a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary is a ‘must’, but bonus and profit share options are also highly rated.

Candidates seek a five-day work week and compensation for all overtime worked.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued and candidates would be ‘delighted’ with education sponsorships, subsidies or scholarships.

Hospitality

21

Hospitality




Total HK MarketHospitality

0.5%

10.6%

34.2%

24.1%

19.6%

2.5%

6.5%

0.5%

0.5%

0.5%

0.5%

0.0%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

22




1. Salary / compensationA competitive base salary is the bottom line but wider financial benefits such as an allowance for a meal or attendance is valued.

2. Work-life balanceA guaranteed five-day work week and paid public holidays are key, but so is compensation for overtime hours.


Transparent promotion and relevant training and development as candidates look to keep pace in a digitised workplace.


Top 3 drivers


19.5 %

Work-life balance

13.2 %


11.9 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process

1.5 %


2.0 %

Size of company / market position

3.5 %

Total HK MarketInformation & Communications Technology

$

A competitive base salary is crucial within a fierce hiring market, but five-day work weeks and transparent promotion opportunities are also in hot demand.

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ICT candidates are attracted to modern, up-to-date offices with fun workplace cultures more so than candiadtes in other industries.

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

1.8 %

2.0 %

3.2 %

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Total HK MarketInformation & Communications Technology

0.3%

4.6%

33.2%

36.9%

16.2%

4.3%

4.0%

0.3%

0.3%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

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Insurance







Did you know?

Top 3 drivers


20.9 %

20.1 %

Work-life balance

13.1 %

13.1 %


12.7 %

10.3 %

Bottom 3 drivers


1.4 %


1.7 %

2.0 %


3.2 %

Total HK Market

$

Equity in the business is a benefit nearly 58% of insurance candidates would be ‘delighted’ with significantly higher than the average across all industries of 48.5%.

Competitive base salaries and five-day work weeks are a must for Hong Kong’s insurance candidates.

Competitive base salary is a ‘must’, but candidates would be ‘delighted’ by additional MPF contributions by the employer.

Candidates seek companies who subscribe to a five-day work week and follow public holidays.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued, and candidates would be ‘delighted’ with external or overseas training opportunities.

Insurance

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Insurance




Total HK MarketInsurance

1.4%

4.9%

30.3%

31.7%

19.7%

2.8%

5.6%

0.0%

0.7%

0.7%

0.0%

2.1%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

26

Internet & Start-up







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Top 3 drivers


18.7 %

20.1 %


13.0 %

10.3 %

Work-life balance

12.9 %

13.1 %

Bottom 3 drivers


1.5 %


1.9 %

2.0 %

Working Environment 4.4 %

4.2 %

Total HK Market

$

More than 18% of I&S candidates are ‘put off’ by commission-based work, nearly double that of the market average across all industries. Conversely, 13.6% of I&S candidates call it a ‘must’ have in a role.

A competitive base salary is most important for securing top I&S talent, but companies that follow with innovative and creative cultures and promotion opportunities are also valued.

A competitive base salary is a bottom line, but wider financial benefits such as bonus / profit shares are also important.

Promotion opportunities are crucial for ambitious candidates who want to up-skill while innovative and creative cultures are essential to retain such candidates.

A guaranteed five-day work week is key, and paid public holidays are seen as an attractive benefit.

Internet & Start-up

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Internet & Start-up




Total HK MarketInternet & Start-up

0.6%

7.4%

34.9%

34.9%

12.0%

4.0%

4.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

0.0%

1.1%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

28






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Top 3 drivers


20.1 %

20.1 %

13.4 %

11.8 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.2 %

2.4 %

2.8 %

Total HK Market

$

Signifying and ambitious workforce, nearly 45% of M&P talent would be ‘delighted’ with internal transfer opportunities or secondment—almost 5% more than on average.

Competitive base salary, paid public holidays and promotion opportunities are a must to attract and retain Hong Kong’s young M&P workforce.

A competitive base salary is crucial, and a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary and insurances are particularly attractive to candidates as well.

Paid public holidays and compensation for overtime are seen as key benefits throughout these industries which has traditionally demanding working hours.

Promotion opportunities and on-the-job skill development or coaching is valued for a characteristically young and ‘junior’ M&P workforce.




Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %

Recruitment process


1.8 %

2.0 %


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Total HK MarketMedical & Pharmaceutical

1.5%

7.3%

35.6%

31.0%

13.8%

2.3%

6.1%

1.5%

0.0%

0.4%

0.0%

0.4%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

30








Did you know?

Top 3 drivers


20.7 %

Work-life balance

12.6 %


11.8 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process

1.8 %


1.9 %

Culture of the organisation

3.7 %

Total HK Market

$

Frequent business travel is a relatively polarising benefit for PDM candidates. While 42.5% of candidates see frequent business travel as ‘nice to have’ or something they would be ‘delighted’ with as part of an offer, 28.3% still view it as a ‘put off’.

A competitive base salary is most important for securing top PDM talent, but compa-nies that follow public holidays are also held in high regard.

A competitive base salary is a bottom line but wider financial benefits such as a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary and bonus / profit shares are also a ‘must’.

Paid public holidays and a guaranteed five-day work week are key, and working from home is also an attractive benefit.

Promotion opportunities are crucial for ambitious candidates who want to up-skill.

4.1 %

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

1.8 %

2.0 %


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Total HK MarketProperty Development & Management

0.4%

6.8%

33.0%

40.2%

12.1%

1.9%

3.4%

0.8%

0.0%

0.8%

0.4%

0.4%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

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Recruitment







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Top 3 drivers


19.9 %

Work-life balance

11.7 %


11.2 %

Bottom 3 drivers


1.9 %

Recruitment process

2.0 %

2.9 %

Total HK Market

$

Medical insurance for recruitment candidates and their families is a ‘must’ for 41%, compared to 31.6% average across all industries.

Competitive base salaries and paid public holiday rate the most highly for candidates of Hong Kong’s recruitment industries.

Competitive base salary is a ‘must’, but commission-based payment is polarising for candidates.

Candidates seek companies who subscribe to a five-day work week and have paid public holidays.

Promotion opportunities are highly valued, as is on-the-job skill development and coaching.

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

2.0 %

1.8 %

Recruitment

Working Environment 4.4 %

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Recruitment




Total HK MarketRecruitment

1.9%

10.1%

35.8%

27.7%

12.6%

1.3%

5.7%

0.6%

0.0%

1.3%

0.0%

3.1%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

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Retail



1. Salary / compensationCandidates seek a competitive base salaryalong with a guaranteed extra month of pay.

2. Work-life balanceWhile less so than talent in other industries,retail candidates still seek five-day work weeks and adequate compensation for overtime.

3. Career development / opportunitiesPromotion opportunities are valued as well aseducation sponsorships and subsidies. However, many Hong Kong-based candidates want to avoid working in mainland China.


Top 3 drivers


20.6 %

Work-life balance

13.0 %


9.9 %

Bottom 3 drivers

Recruitment process

1.7 %


2.2 %

Size of company / market position

3.4 %

Total HK MarketRetail

$

Salary and compensation is the top driver but work-life balance and career development opportunities are also valued.

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Candidates view the idea of a ‘long service award’ as extremely attractive (34.3%), while candidates from other industries see this as less of an engager (30.1%).

20.1 %

13.1 %

10.3 %

1.8 %

2.0 %

3.2 %

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Retail




Total HK MarketRetail

0.6%

9.6%

29.8%

35.6%

11.2%

5.1%

5.4%

0.6%

0.6%

0.6%

0.3%

0.3%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

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Top 3 drivers


19.4 %

20.1 %

13.7 %

10.8 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.6 %

1.7 %

3.5 %

Total HK Market

$

More than 27% of candidates regard office-based work a ‘must’ with just over 33% cite outdoor working environments as a ‘put off’.

Competitive base salaries, five-day work weeks and promotion opportunities are cru-cial for attracting T&D candidates in Hong Kong.

A competitive base salary is a ‘must’ have, but a guaranteed thirteenth-month pay is important as well.

Candidates seek roles with five-day work and companies that follow public and general holidays.

Promotion opportunities are sought after by candidates, but preferably in Hong Kong, as many candidates are put off by opportunities in mainland China.




Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %

Recruitment process


1.8 %

2.0 %


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Total HK MarketTrading & Distribution

1.3%

5.3%

40.3%

28.0%

17.3%

1.0%

4.7%

0.0%

0.3%

0.7%

0.0%

1.0%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

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Top 3 drivers


20.9 %

20.1 %

12.3 %

10.6 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.9 %

2.4 %

3.2 %

Total HK Market

$

A minor but important benefit—an allowance for a meal or perfect attendance—is something almost 64% of T&L candidates would be ‘delighted’ to have. This figure is significantly higher than the 60.4% cross-industry average.

Competitive base salaries, paid public holidays and promotion opportunities are a must to attract and retain Hong Kong’s T&L workforce as well as attract younger talent.

A competitive base salary is crucial, and a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary and equity within the business are particularly attractive to candidates as well.

Paid public holidays, five-day work weeks and paid compensation for overtime are the key benefits throughout these industries.

Promotion opportunities and education scholarships are valued, and mainland China career opportunities are favoured more by T&L candidates than the average across industries.




Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %Size of company /

market position 3.2 %


Recruitment process

2.0 %

1.8 %

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Total HK MarketTransportation & Logistics

0.3%

6.5%

33.3%

28.5%

16.2%

1.9%

7.8%

0.0%

1.0%

1.9%

0.0%

2.6%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

40

Travel & Tourism





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Top 3 drivers


19.1 %

20.1 %

12.7 %

11.3 %

Bottom 3 drivers

1.8 %

2.5 %

3.1 %

Total HK Market

$

Insurances such as incoming protection or health are important benefits for attracting the best T&T talent and are considered a ‘must’ have for nearly 54% of candidates — almost 13% higher than the average across all industries.

A competitive base salary is crucial to secure top T&T talent, but five-day work weeks and promotion opportunities are also highly valued.

A competitive base salary is a crucial driver but wider financial benefits such as a guaranteed thirteenth month of salary and commission-based payment structures are other important ‘must’ haves.

Paid public holidays and a guaranteed five-day work week are key, but paid compensation for overtime worked is critical.

Promotion opportunities and education subsidies appeal to candidates ambitious to up-skill, as is on-the-job skill development or coaching.

Travel & Tourism



Work-life balance


13.1 %

10.3 %Size of company /

market position 3.2 %


Corporate social responsibilities 2.0 %

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Travel & Tourism




Total HK MarketTravel & Tourism

1.2%

5.9%

34.1%

30.6%

15.3%

2.9%

5.9%

0.0%

0.0%

1.2%

0.0%

2.9%

1.0%

7.7%

33.1%

31.8%

14.9%

2.8%

5.8%

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.1%

1.1%

0%

1%-9%

10%-19%

20%-29%

30%-39%

40%-49%

50%-59%

60%-69%

70%-79%

80%-89%

90%-99%

100%+

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