Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarter
Hong Kong employers’ hiring sentiment rebounded sharply for the fourth quarter, with far fewer companies expecting to cut jobs as confidence improved alongside stronger economic growth, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. The international human resources company said the city’s seasonally adjusted net employment outlook rose to 14 per cent, up 23 percentage points from minus 9 per cent in the…
Hong Kong's employment outlook has rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter, with the seasonally adjusted net employment outlook rising to 14%, up 23 percentage points from minus 9% in the previous quarter, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. The improvement was driven by a decrease in the number of employers expecting to cut jobs, alongside a rise in those planning to increase staffing.
The turnaround was attributed to a stronger economic backdrop, with Hong Kong's real GDP growth at 5.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2026 and a government forecast of 3.5 to 4.5% for the full year. The technology sector showed the strongest hiring outlook, driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence and corporate digital transformation.
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