{
  "id": 9144777,
  "title": "Firms tweak recruitment process as AI adoption goes up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/firms-tweak-recruitment-process-as-ai-adoption-goes-up-9144777",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T12:19:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871127-20260922.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's manpower projection has been revised downward, with the Labour and Welfare Bureau estimating a shortfall of 130,000 workers by 2028, down from the previous forecast of 180,000. This dip in the workforce is attributed to the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence in various industries. A human resources expert, Roy Ying, revealed that the government's talent schemes have proven effective, prompting employers to adopt a more pragmatic approach to recruitment. In response to the changing labor landscape, Ying emphasized the importance of experience and added value for job candidates, particularly university students. He warned that AI adoption has led to a significant drop in entry-level jobs, with the number decreasing by over 60 percent between 2022 and 2025. To counteract this trend, Ying advised students to gain as much experience as possible through internships or entrepreneurship, both of which provide practical skills required in an AI-driven workforce. Ying predicted that the demand for double-degree holders may surge temporarily, but ultimately, the integration of AI into curricula will become essential for fostering composite talents.",
  "summary": "A human resources expert said on Tuesday that the decline in the latest manpower projection showed that the government’s various talent schemes are effective and employers have changed their approach to recruitment. This came as the Labour and Welfare Bureau estimated a shortfall of 130,000 workers by 2028, down from an earlier forecast of 180,000. Roy Ying, co-chair of the advocacy and policy…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}