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With economies around the globe facing increasing digital disruption, earlier this year the Business School hosted the launch for the “Transformation of Work in Asia-Pacific” report. The report is the result of a collaboration between HKUST and a team of academics from the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
With economies around the globe facing increasing digital disruption, earlier this year the Business School hosted the launch for the “Transformation of Work in Asia-Pacific” report. The report is the result of a collaboration between HKUST and a team of academics from the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
Bernard CHAN, Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council - Hong Kong's highest policy making body, analyses what Hong Kong needs to do to prepare its citizens – across all levels of society – for the radically different employment landscape of the future.
Bernard CHAN, Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council - Hong Kong's highest policy making body, analyses what Hong Kong needs to do to prepare its citizens – across all levels of society – for the radically different employment landscape of the future.
Dr LAW Chi Kwong is Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare. In addition to being head of the bureau, he oversees public policy on manpower planning, vocational training and retraining. Given that the local workforce has proven to be flexible and adaptable in the past, Dr Law hopes, that with the necessary support, this will also hold true in a digital future.
Dr LAW Chi Kwong is Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare. In addition to being head of the bureau, he oversees public policy on manpower planning, vocational training and retraining. Given that the local workforce has proven to be flexible and adaptable in the past, Dr Law hopes, that with the necessary support, this will also hold true in a digital future.
Every generation needs to adapt and find new skills and ways of doing things, says Dr Rosanna WONG, Senior Advisor to the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, one of many high-profile positions she has held in the course of a distinguished career in public service.
Every generation needs to adapt and find new skills and ways of doing things, says Dr Rosanna WONG, Senior Advisor to the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, one of many high-profile positions she has held in the course of a distinguished career in public service.
Three internationally renowned academics visited HKUST earlier this year, and talked about the future of employment. Their discussion reflected on everything from potential new relationships between man and machine to the positive role business schools can play in shaping tomorrow’s world.
Three internationally renowned academics visited HKUST earlier this year, and talked about the future of employment. Their discussion reflected on everything from potential new relationships between man and machine to the positive role business schools can play in shaping tomorrow’s world.
Stepping into the office of top accounting and professional services firm Deloitte in Pacific Place, Hong Kong, one is struck by the spacious, open-plan layout that resembles a co-working space. Philip TSAI, Chairman of Deloitte China, agrees that the days when seniors worked and acted in isolation from their subordinates are long past. Collaboration is the key trend in today’s digitalized world.
Stepping into the office of top accounting and professional services firm Deloitte in Pacific Place, Hong Kong, one is struck by the spacious, open-plan layout that resembles a co-working space. Philip TSAI, Chairman of Deloitte China, agrees that the days when seniors worked and acted in isolation from their subordinates are long past. Collaboration is the key trend in today’s digitalized world.
When considering the impact of technology on the future of work, the banking and finance industry often serves as the first point of reference and best source of examples. With profound knowledge in the field of both IT and financial services, Michael LEUNG, Group CEO of BOA International Financial Group, talks about the abilities our younger generation needs to survive and thrive in the new digital world.
When considering the impact of technology on the future of work, the banking and finance industry often serves as the first point of reference and best source of examples. With profound knowledge in the field of both IT and financial services, Michael LEUNG, Group CEO of BOA International Financial Group, talks about the abilities our younger generation needs to survive and thrive in the new digital world.
Graduates, employers, educators and government must adapt to find ways to cope with transformation of job and employment patterns, chief of HR professional body HKIHRM Margaret CHENG warns.
Graduates, employers, educators and government must adapt to find ways to cope with transformation of job and employment patterns, chief of HR professional body HKIHRM Margaret CHENG warns.
As new technology and all it entails continues to reshape the world of work, universities and industry will have to communicate more closely to find the best way ahead. That is the view of John Flato, Senior Vice President of the Future Talent Council (FTC), a Stockholm-based organization whose primary goal is to engage business, higher education and political leaders in addressing the looming issues caused by changing technologies.
As new technology and all it entails continues to reshape the world of work, universities and industry will have to communicate more closely to find the best way ahead. That is the view of John Flato, Senior Vice President of the Future Talent Council (FTC), a Stockholm-based organization whose primary goal is to engage business, higher education and political leaders in addressing the looming issues caused by changing technologies.
The development of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence raises many questions for employers and employees, but the future of work is ultimately human writes, GONG Yaping, Chair Professor and Head, Department of Management, HKUST Business School
The development of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence raises many questions for employers and employees, but the future of work is ultimately human writes, GONG Yaping, Chair Professor and Head, Department of Management, HKUST Business School
To understand why the impact of technology on jobs can be different in China and other countries, Professor Albert PARK at the Department of Economics, HKUST Business School, is leading a research program to analyze data on occupations and job tasks in China. The program yields some interesting insights into the subject.
To understand why the impact of technology on jobs can be different in China and other countries, Professor Albert PARK at the Department of Economics, HKUST Business School, is leading a research program to analyze data on occupations and job tasks in China. The program yields some interesting insights into the subject.
Maria HUI, HR Director of Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd, offers useful tips to businesses and employees to get ready for a digital future.
Maria HUI, HR Director of Microsoft Hong Kong Ltd, offers useful tips to businesses and employees to get ready for a digital future.
The Internet has dramatically changed the way people solicit talents and search for jobs. The exponential growth of online labor markets in recent years enables millions of workers to get hired and deliver jobs online. The advancement of various online channels also facilitates job seeking in traditional labor markets. More and more executives are relying on social media for personal branding to enhance their career prospects. Given the prevalence of these online platforms, it is crucial for us to understand their social and economic implications, write Assistant Professor WANG Jing and CHEN Yanzhen at the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, HKUST Business School.
The Internet has dramatically changed the way people solicit talents and search for jobs. The exponential growth of online labor markets in recent years enables millions of workers to get hired and deliver jobs online. The advancement of various online channels also facilitates job seeking in traditional labor markets. More and more executives are relying on social media for personal branding to enhance their career prospects. Given the prevalence of these online platforms, it is crucial for us to understand their social and economic implications, write Assistant Professor WANG Jing and CHEN Yanzhen at the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, HKUST Business School.
From Mainland China to Europe and Canada to the US, HKUST students excel in international case and business competitions. With five first-quarter championship titles to celebrate, the year has taken off with a string of remarkable achievements.
From Mainland China to Europe and Canada to the US, HKUST students excel in international case and business competitions. With five first-quarter championship titles to celebrate, the year has taken off with a string of remarkable achievements.
The 19th induction ceremony for the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) HKUST Chapter was an occasion to welcome new members to the international honor society and to reaffirm the values and principles it seeks to promote.
The 19th induction ceremony for the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) HKUST Chapter was an occasion to welcome new members to the international honor society and to reaffirm the values and principles it seeks to promote.
Mentoring activities provide students with the opportunity to meet peers, build networks and enjoy their academic and social journey over the course of their studies.
Mentoring activities provide students with the opportunity to meet peers, build networks and enjoy their academic and social journey over the course of their studies.
Dr Bonny CHOW, founder and CEO of the Gallant Lifestyle Group and a member of the first cohort of students, explains why, with its special focus on Eurasia, the EMBA program jointly offered by the HKUST Business School and the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO is an outstanding learning experience.
Dr Bonny CHOW, founder and CEO of the Gallant Lifestyle Group and a member of the first cohort of students, explains why, with its special focus on Eurasia, the EMBA program jointly offered by the HKUST Business School and the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO is an outstanding learning experience.
There are few better approaches to solving challenges than applying the principle of the famous saying that “two heads are better than one”. To deepen the ties between the HKUST Business School and leading businesses and professional bodies, a number of partnerships have recently been formed to bring together shared outcomes.
There are few better approaches to solving challenges than applying the principle of the famous saying that “two heads are better than one”. To deepen the ties between the HKUST Business School and leading businesses and professional bodies, a number of partnerships have recently been formed to bring together shared outcomes.