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These fresh graduates are driving hiring teams crazy Many employers would agree that summer job applicants are the most difficult to work with. In a recent post on Heawork, an administrative staff member shared in detail how irresponsible applicants are driving the hiring team nuts. Blind candidates The writer of the post said he received a huge number of applications from university students, despite stating clearly in the recruitment advertisement that the opening is a

Hongkongers on how to deal with a 30-minute lunch break Discussing with colleagues where to enjoy lunch is the highlight of the day for many office workers. Although most have to endure the pain of waiting in a long queue to be seated for lunch, most consider it worthwhile, because it is the only time of day employees are able to take a break away from the office. Hong Kong has the longest working hours

Managing the explicit and hidden costs of HR The HR department is one of the most critical functions of any organisation, yet it is viewed as a cost center. To raise its profile, one should first examine the inefficiencies and find ways to optimise the HR process. Additionally, it is time to reposition HR as a value creating function rather than only as a cost center. Below are a few innovative tactics and tools adopted

Five trends to look out for in performance management With staff preferring to call in sick rather than face their annual performance review, it’s no surprise that companies such as Maybank, Accenture, IBM, Malaysia Airlines, and SAP have ditched the traditional annual performance reviews for a more ongoing process. In fact, according to a survey by Wakefield Research and BetterWorks, pointed out that in the past year, a third of organisations have eliminated rankings and

Why smart employees don’t have lunch at their desk After a grueling morning, the lunch break is an important period for employees to re-charge and relax. While most employees prefer going out for lunch to stretch their legs after hours of sitting, there are those who prefer the peacefulness and comfort of a deserted office. But according to a post on Hong Kong Discussion Group, staying in the office during lunch hour is a risky