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2026 Hong Kong Statutory Holidays Guide: The Day Following the Mid-Autumn Festival, Rostering and Pay Arrangements
Hong Kong has 15 statutory holidays in 2026, with the day following the Mid-Autumn Festival falling on 26 September. Learn about holiday dates, pay, alternative holidays and employer rostering preparation.
2 days ago


What Should a Hong Kong SME Include in an Employee Handbook? Building an HR Policy Framework from Scratch
What should a Hong Kong SME include in an employee handbook? Learn how to build a clear, practical and consistent HR policy framework from scratch.
6 days ago


An Employee Is Underperforming — What Should an Employer Do? From Improvement Plans to Record Keeping
What should a Hong Kong employer do when an employee is underperforming? Learn how to use clear expectations, a PIP, fair follow-up and proper records.
Sep 8


When Does a Hong Kong SME Need an HRIS? A Practical Pre-Implementation Guide
Still managing HR with Excel, WhatsApp and email? Learn when a Hong Kong SME may need an HRIS, what to prepare first and how Get More supports HRIS readiness and implementation.
Sep 4


What Does HR Outsourcing Include in Hong Kong? A Practical Guide for SMEs
Considering HR outsourcing in Hong Kong? Learn what can be outsourced, what management should retain and how Get More designs practical HR outsourcing support for SMEs.
Sep 1


What Should HR Do After an Imported Worker Arrives in Hong Kong? ESLS 8-Week Briefing, Paid Leave and Onboarding Checklist
What must Hong Kong employers do after an ESLS imported worker arrives? Review the 8-week briefing, paid leave, contract records and practical onboarding checklist.
Aug 28


ESLS Local Recruitment Requirements Update: Why Hong Kong Employers May Face Administrative Sanctions — Recruitment and Interview Records Checklist
Why may Hong Kong employers face rejection or administrative sanctions over ESLS local recruitment and interview arrangements? Review recruitment requirements, interview records and a practical pre-application checklist.
Aug 25


How Should SMEs Prepare Payroll for eMPF? A Checklist for Employee Onboarding, Termination and MPF Contributions
How can SMEs use eMPF for new employee enrolment, monthly MPF contributions, termination reporting and user access? This practical checklist outlines key payroll steps, common risks and HR support options.
Aug 21


Hot Weather Work Arrangements: A Hong Kong Employer's Guide to Heat Stress and Rest Breaks
How should Hong Kong employers manage work during hot weather? Learn about the Heat Stress at Work Warning, risk assessment, heat-control measures, rest breaks and an HR checklist.
Aug 18


How Hong Kong HR Systems Can Manage Lawful Employability: From Document Expiry Alerts to Onboarding Checks
How can Hong Kong businesses use an HR system to manage identity checks, travel documents, expiry alerts and onboarding checklists? A practical guide to lawful-employability workflows.
Aug 14


How Hong Kong Employers Can Verify Lawful Employability Before Hiring: A Checklist for Part-Time, Outsourced and Temporary Staff
How should Hong Kong employers verify lawful employability before hiring? This checklist covers identity cards, travel documents, conditions of stay, record-keeping and common recruitment risks.
Aug 11


How Should HR Systems Handle Attendance and Pay During Adverse Weather? A Guide to Remote Work, Duty Rosters and Notifications
During typhoons, Black Rainstorm Warnings or extreme conditions, how can HR systems help Hong Kong businesses manage attendance, remote work, designated personnel, notifications and payroll data? A practical guide with FAQs.
Aug 7


How Should Hong Kong SMEs Choose an HR System? 2026 HRIS Feature Comparison and Buying Guide
Looking for an HR system in Hong Kong? This 2026 guide explains 5 key HRIS functions, selection criteria, common pitfalls and implementation steps for SMEs.
Aug 5


Fresh Grad Starter Guide: MPF, Probation, Pay and Leave Rights in Hong Kong
What should Fresh Grads know about their first job? This guide covers the basics of MPF, probation, wages, statutory holidays, annual leave and sick leave for new employees in Hong Kong.
Jul 31


What Should Fresh Grads Check Before Signing an Offer? An 8-Clause Hong Kong Employment Contract Checklist
Do not rush to sign an offer. Before signing an employment contract, Fresh Grads should check eight key points, including pay, probation, notice period, working hours, leave, bonuses and confidentiality clauses.
Jul 29


Fresh Grad Interview Questions: 10 Common Questions and How Hong Kong Graduates Can Answer
What do Fresh Grads get asked in interviews? This guide covers 10 common interview questions for Hong Kong graduates, answer frameworks and a preparation checklist—from self-introductions to questions for the interviewer.
Jul 23


How to Write a Fresh Grad CV: 8 Must-Haves for Hong Kong Graduates with No Work Experience
Graduation job-search season is here. How should Fresh Grads with no work experience write a CV? Learn the 8 essential sections, 5 common mistakes and practical bullet-point examples for Hong Kong graduates.
Jul 21


Frequent Sick Leave During Probation: Can Employers Terminate? Legal Risks and Best Practices
The "Frequent Sick Leave" Dilemma During Probation In Hong Kong, the probation period is a critical stage for both employers and employees to assess mutual fit. However, when a new employee takes frequent sick leave during probation, many employers and HR professionals are often perplexed: Can they refuse to confirm employment due to this? Would doing so violate the law? This issue not only involves the strict regulations of the Employment Ordinance regarding sick leave a
Jul 17


New Fresh Grad Disappears After Two Days – Can Employers Deduct Wages or Seek Recourse?
Employer Dilemmas Amidst the Fresh Grad "Ghosting" Trend In Hong Kong's competitive job market, it's not uncommon for new fresh graduates to "ghost" or even disappear shortly after joining a company. For eager employers, this not only means a loss in recruitment costs but can also disrupt team operations. When a new employee vanishes after just two days, can the employer deduct their salary? And can they seek recourse? This article will delve into the Hong Kong Employment
Jul 15


Is Work-Life Balance a Myth? The Top 5 Benefits Hong Kong Employees Value Most in 2026
The Shift from Work-Life Balance to Work-Life Integration "Work-Life Balance" (WLB), a term often considered an elusive myth in Hong Kong, a city known for its long working hours, is undergoing a profound transformation. With the pandemic accelerating the adoption of remote work and a new generation of workforce prioritizing personal well-being, the concept of WLB is evolving. In 2026, Hong Kong employees are no longer merely seeking a "balance" between work and life but ar
Jul 10
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