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The HRO team wishes you a joyous and meaningful Deepavali 2026!

This Festival of Lights, we send our warm thoughts to everyone celebrating, with hopes for meaningful moments, happy reunions, and a little extra sweetness along the way.

06 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Behind the Win: How Steam Building helps organisations turn AI adoption into workforce transformation

Through tech-driven experiential learning, Steam Building is equipping teams with the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to drive workplace behavioural change.

05 November 2026
• Contributor

Canva to restructure workforce, affecting 1,271 employees globally

The restructuring will involve consolidating teams, reducing organisational layers, and relocating some functions.

04 November 2026
• Priya Sunil

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Behind the Win: At Schneider Electric, AI is a trusted co-worker, but people remain at the centre

People-first AI, personalised career growth, and investment in next-generation talent are helping Schneider Electric build a more sustainable and future-ready workforce.

04 November 2026
• Contributor

香港開通連接內地一條龍轉機服務並與土耳其航空加強合作

這些舉措旨在加強航空連繫，並鞏固香港作為全球航空樞紐的地位。

04 November 2026
• Tracy Chan

Hong Kong launches seamless Mainland flight transit services and strikes Turkish Airlines partnership

These moves aim to enhance passenger connectivity and reinforce the city's position as a global aviation hub.

04 November 2026
• Tracy Chan

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The myth of talent shortages: It's not about where talent is, it's about whether you can access it

Skills are available across the globe. The challenge for HR leaders is accessing them quickly, compliantly, and sustainably where they are.

03 November 2026
• Contributor

Vietnam's new foreign worker decree sets out work permit exemptions, application timelines & validity

Coming into effect on 5 December 2026, Decree No. 393/2026/ND-CP outlines the requirements for foreign workers in Vietnam, including who qualifies for work permit exemptions and how long permits remain valid.

03 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

滙豐宣布在北部都會區設立全球「人工智能及新興科技研究院」進一步推動人工智能發展

研究院計劃於2027年初投入運作，初期將聚焦人工智能領域，同時致力於推動人才培育與創新發展。

03 November 2026
• Tracy Chan

HSBC deepens AI push with global AI & Emerging Technology Institute in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis

Set to begin operations in early 2027, the Institute will initially focus on AI while supporting talent development and innovation.

03 November 2026
• Tracy Chan

Workplace equity efforts fall short on employee experience: Study

While more than 80% of employees view their organisation's DEI approach favourably, many continue to feel exclusion from informal workplace networks.

02 November 2026
• Tracy Chan

Honouring the industry's champions: Winners of the HR Excellence Awards & HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026

Galaxy Entertainment Group was crowned HR Grand Winner, while BIPO extended its winning streak by retaining the HR Vendor of the Year title for a third consecutive year.

29 October 2026
• Tracy Chan

香港打工仔2027年預期平均加薪1.44%

儘管僱主在薪酬決策上較為審慎，但來年就業市場預計持平或更活躍，而AI技能成為大部份僱主招聘時的重要考量。

29 October 2026
• Tracy Chan

Hong Kong employees can expect an average 1.44% salary increase in 2027

While employers remain cautious on pay, most expect the job market to remain stable or become more active next year, with AI skills increasingly becoming a hiring requirement.

29 October 2026
• Tracy Chan

香港因應萬聖節周末加強跨境交通安排

因應萬聖節周末跨境人流及車流預計將大幅增加，相關部門將優先放行公共交通工具，並加強皇崗口岸的通關服務。

28 October 2026
• Tracy Chan

Hong Kong steps up cross-boundary transport measures for Halloween weekend

Authorities will prioritise public transport and maximise clearance capacity at Huanggang Port as cross-boundary traffic is expected to surge over the Halloween weekend.

28 October 2026
• Tracy Chan

Microsoft introduces voluntary exit offer to eligible employees across four countries

Eligible employees in Canada, India, the UK, and the US can opt to leave with financial support and career planning resources under the time-limited programme.

28 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Behind the Win: How Manulife turned longevity into an employee-led movement

Behind the Win: How Steam Building helps organisations turn AI adoption into workforce transformation

Behind the Win: At Schneider Electric, AI is a trusted co-worker, but people remain at the centre

The myth of talent shortages: It's not about where talent is, it's about whether you can access it

Vietnam's new foreign worker decree sets out work permit exemptions, application timelines & validity

香港因應萬聖節周末加強跨境交通安排

Hong Kong steps up cross-boundary transport measures for Halloween weekend

Malaysia's DOSH releases haze guidelines for workplaces: What employers need to know

The HRO team wishes you a joyous and meaningful Deepavali 2026!

Behind the Win: How Steam Building helps organisations turn AI adoption into workforce transformation

Canva to restructure workforce, affecting 1,271 employees globally

Behind the Win: At Schneider Electric, AI is a trusted co-worker, but people remain at the centre

香港開通連接內地一條龍轉機服務並與土耳其航空加強合作

Hong Kong launches seamless Mainland flight transit services and strikes Turkish Airlines partnership

The myth of talent shortages: It's not about where talent is, it's about whether you can access it

Vietnam's new foreign worker decree sets out work permit exemptions, application timelines & validity

滙豐宣布在北部都會區設立全球「人工智能及新興科技研究院」進一步推動人工智能發展

HSBC deepens AI push with global AI & Emerging Technology Institute in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis

Workplace equity efforts fall short on employee experience: Study

Honouring the industry's champions: Winners of the HR Excellence Awards & HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026

香港打工仔2027年預期平均加薪1.44%

Hong Kong employees can expect an average 1.44% salary increase in 2027

香港因應萬聖節周末加強跨境交通安排

Hong Kong steps up cross-boundary transport measures for Halloween weekend

Microsoft introduces voluntary exit offer to eligible employees across four countries