Staff Engagement

The willingness to go the extra mile is a quality admired in all walks of life. When the boss gives you a task, the right thing to do is try hard to achieve excellence and never question whether the job falls within the position description. However, when it comes to going the extra mile at work, how far is too far? Is helping the boss do his homework or walking his dog really a great

It doesn’t take a genius to know that happy employees are also productive employees. So why then, are bosses not promoting staff happiness in the best of ways? A new Blackhawk Engagement Solutions’ survey found that employee rewards and recognition may not be aligned with what actually makes employees happy and more productive. Polling more than 1,800 employed Americans, it found only 42% of staff are happy with the rewards and recognition that their companies

Two out of three Hong Kongers are likely or very likely to change jobs in the next 12 months, according to findings from The 2016 Michael Page Greater China Employee Intentions Report. When asked for the top reasons for their intent to change jobs, the lack of career progression (58%) topped the list. This was closely followed by seeking a new challenge (52%) and then stagnant remuneration (36%). “In Hong Kong, people tend to move

Hongkongers share the worst excuses to quit a job New hires quitting after a few days or candidates rejecting a job offer are some of the toughest things employers have to deal with. While it is not unusual for newcomers to quit less than a week into the job because they got a better offer, some of the reasons why employees quit can be quite puzzling, according to a blog post on Hong Kong Discussion

Why Hongkongers quit without a new job lined up Employees who quit their job without having the next one lined up are highly likely to be labeled as irresponsible, or they are from a rich family and have never had to worry about money. Whatever the reason, it seems an increasing number of employees are quitting without knowing how long it is going to take before they gain employment again. According to a post on