3rd Quarter Newsletter 2017
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong crowned world’s most competitive economy
In the annual ranking by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Hong Kong placed first ...
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Hong Kong Salary Overview
China
Green Card Upgrade
China is upgrading the Foreign Permanent Residence ID Card (aka Green Card) starting from 16th June 2017...
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China Salary Overview
Singapore
Singapore comes out tops in Asia Pacific for talent competitiveness
Singapore came in second after Switzerland in the Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) which ranked more than...
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Singapore Salary Overview
Thailand
Thailand Eastern seaboard investment plan
This year has seen significant progress on the EEC (Easter Economic Corridor) which has seen a wealth of investment... 
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Thailand Salary Overview
Hong Kong crowned world’s most competitive economy  
In the annual ranking by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Hong Kong placed first out of 63 economies, for the second year in a row. The ranking is based on four competitiveness indicators: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.

Hong Kong was ranked first on two of these indicators: government efficiency and business efficiency. The city’s economic performance (based on its trade, investment and employment) was ranked on the eleventh place. Hong Kong’s infrastructure finally, came in twentieth, with the IMD assessing its infrastructure in technology, science, education, health and environment.

According to Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po the report shows a “clear recognition” of Hong Kong’s “favourable business environment and robust financial system”. Furthermore he added, “In light of the fierce competition in the global economic arena, we must strive to uphold our prevailing competitive edge, including the open and free market principle, the fine tradition of the rule of law, an efficient public sector and a robust institutional framework.”
Switzerland placed second, Singapore third.

 

Source:
South China Morning Post
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International Institute for Management Development
43% of Hong Kongers are looking to change jobs in 2017
A survey by the career platform JobsDB shows an increased number of people currently employed (43% compared to 39% last year) in Hong Kong have indicated they are looking to change jobs. Main reasons for seeking new employment opportunities are better salaries and more career advancement opportunities.
 
Another research, conducted by a large multinational recruitment firm, reveals five drivers for Hong Kong employees to switch jobs. The first driver is boredom; when the daily routine work of their job makes employees feel uninspired and unmotivated they start seeking new employment opportunities. When employees feel there are no opportunities for career progression (second driver) or they feel underappreciated (third driver), they also will be more likely to look elsewhere for a job. Fourth, the current start-up environment leads to more and more people starting their own business. And finally, due to the challenges in overcoming the generation gap, a lot of the times employees don’t feel the company culture is a good fit for them.
 
Although it is not always possible for companies to increase salaries, there are other measures they can take in order to retain talent. Next to anticipating the drivers mentioned in the previous paragraph, work-life balance is also becoming more and more important to employees.
 
The JobsDB survey found that 89% of people worked overtime, four hours per week on average, and 75% did not receive any compensation. Furthermore, email and smartphones lead to 61% of the respondents stating to work in their “personal time”.
 
When respondents had changed careers the average salary increase they received was 5.3%, compared to the average salary increase of 3.9% of those who stayed with the same company. People working in accounting, IT, and real estate and property management received the highest salary increases. The lowest salary increases were given to those working in design, hospitality and F&B, and sales, customer services and business development.


Source:
South China Morning Post
HumanResources, Q1
G-Recruit Training Conference  
In 2017 Gemini Personnel launched its exclusive, newly-developed candidate and client relationship management (CRM) platform, G-Recruit. This new platform enables Gemini to serve its clients and candidates even better and allows the consultants to work more efficiently and effectively. All consultants in Hong Kong attended trainings on use of the platform and best practices.
Welcome to Our Group General Manager 
Group General Manager, Ms Marloes van den Berg
Marloes van den Berg joined Gemini as Group General Manager.

Originally from the Netherlands, Marloes moved to Hong Kong early 2016. Her background is in Strategy and Management Consulting, with a focus on Operations and Talent Management over the last years. Before moving to Hong Kong she was responsible for daily management of one of the business units of Boer & Croon, a renowned Dutch Management Consulting firm. In 2016 she was involved in several short term projects in Hong Kong, in the field of People and Change Management.

Within Gemini Marloes is responsible for overseeing all operations in the region and coordinating group performance.
 
Contact: marloes@gemini.com.hk
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marloesvdberg
Welcome to Our Managing Director 
Managing Director, Mr Cliff To
Cliff has an extensive background in Recruitment, Executive Search, RPO, HR, and BPO. The last 2 years Cliff has been leading a Hong Kong organization in Executive Search Operations Management.

Originally from Hong Kong, Cliff has fulfilled positions in the Philippines, Singapore and Shanghai managing service delivery for world-class clients and organizations. Cliff is a seasoned professional, progressive with a dynamic and people-oriented leadership style. He is focused on achieving the best results for his clients, using his mentoring, influencing, and motivating skills combined with an innovative and customized approach.
Welcome to Our Digital Marketing Intern 
Summer Digital Marketing Intern, Ms Yanni Kam
Yanni Kam joined Gemini in the role of Summer Digital Marketing Intern from early June until the end of August. Yanni is a penultimate year student majoring in Marketing and Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Starting her third Marketing internship, Yanni has gained lots of experience in the Digital Marketing field, including social media management, email marketing and digital newsletters, and website management. During her internship within Gemini, she is responsible for managing the social media activities, blog postings, preparation of newsletters, salary guides and marketing reports, and other adhoc marketing projects.
Top 5 Candidates in Hong Kong
Senior Engineering Manager 
Nationality: Chinese, HKSAR Languages: Native Cantonese, Fluent English and Mandarin 
Based: Thailand (flexible to move within Asia Pacific)  Availability: Immediately available
Skills: 
  • More than 20 years working experience in project management with solid experience in managing large scale networks, systems transformation, integration, migration projects, etc.
  • Hands on in e-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, and Mobile App projects, including betting systems, trading floor, banking transactions projects using latest technologies, etc.
  • Open to relocation within the Asia Pacific region
  • Open to contract positions or project basis jobs with travelling requirements 
For more details regarding this candidate, please contact katheriney@gemini.com.hk
Merchandising Manager
Nationality: Chinese, HKSAR Languages: Native Cantonese, Fluent English and Mandarin 
Based: Hong Kong  Availability: Two months’ notice
Skills:
Master in E-Commerce and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Canada. Possesses over 9 years solid buying and merchandising experience, of which 5 years at managetrial level. She has been working in the food industry in the past 7 years, branding and category experience gained from both principle and key accounts, planning and realizing category promotion, including category mix, pricing, promotion, margin, etc.  With solid background in business rationalization, business strategy and presenting recommendations to senior management. A well-presented, outspoken and capable candidate.
 
For more details regarding this candidate, please contact laurisy@gemini.com.hk
Accountant (Supervisor Grade)
Nationality: Chinese, HKSAR Languages: Native Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Fluent English
Based: Hong Kong Availability: One week's notice
Skills:  
Computer: Skillful in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Great Plains Dynamics, Oracle, SUN, PeopleSoft, Systems,
Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP), QuickBooks, MYOB and Simply Accounting Premium
Professional Certification: Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 
For more details regarding this candidate, please contact stephenh@gemini.com.hk
Sales Manager
Nationality: Chinese, HKSAR Languages: English and Chinese
Based: Hong Kong Availability: One month's notice
Skills: 
Product Management skills in Cardiovascular and Diabetes products, leading sales team, good connections with Private and Public Hospitals, top biller.

For more details regarding this candidate, please contact 
floral@gemini.com.hk
ICT Enterprise Solutions – Business Development Manager 
Nationality: Chinese, HKSAR Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Based: Hong Kong Availability: Immediately Available  
Skills: 
Over 10 years of experience in Telecom and IT with solid experience in development of clients and deployment of different ICT/enterprise solutions for clients in Public & Private Sectors.  Strong network with clients and vendors in the industry to ensure successful delivery of enterprise ICT solutions to clients. Strong in maintaining existing clients and growing new clients to ensure stable sales revenue.  Extensive consulting background in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Healthcare Services, and Government.  Degree in Computer Information Systems in the United States.

For more details regarding this candidate, please contact kittys@gemini.com.hk
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