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Hong Kong’s 418 to 468 Rule Transition: A Strategic Guide for Employers
The Hong Kong Labor Department has announced a significant change to local employment regulations. Effective from January 18, 2026, the current 418 rule will be replaced by the new 468 rule. This regulatory update represents a key shift in the criteria governing employee entitlements, particularly affecting part-time, casual, and shift-based workers. Understanding the 468…
Read MoreFrom Rookie to Recruitment Manager: A Journey of Trust, Tenacity, and True Expertise
“Hey, how’s it going lately?” A booming greeting, brimming with infectious enthusiasm, echoes through KOS’s office. That’s Hans’s signature. He can earn anyone’s trust in minutes, radiating warmth and expertise. Joining KOS in 2021, Hans was born in 1999 and was the youngest consultant on the team at the time. Everyone affectionately referred to him…
Read MoreEndlessly Ineffective Meetings Are Driving Talent Away
Social media platforms are buzzing with complaints about “useless meetings” and “meanlessing meetings”: “Daily stand-ups, big meetings every three days, and somehow, meetings last longer than actual work hours. “ “If meetings actually solved problems, I’d be fine with them. But too often, they turn into blame-shifting sessions: ‘That’s not my job,’ or ‘Talk to…
Read MoreKOS’s Interview Guide: Practical Steps to Ace Your Next Interview
In today’s competitive job market, being well-prepared for interviews is key to standing out. KOS International presents the comprehensive KOS Interview Guide, designed to empower professionals with practical steps including: ✅ The Employer’s Three Core Evaluation Criteria ✅ Pre-Interview Preparation ✅ Standard Interview Process ✅ Post-Interview Follow-Up From preparation to follow-up, this guide helps candidates…
Read MoreThe Talent Challenge: What Critical Infrastructure Operators Must Know About Cybersecurity Recruitment
Hong Kong SAR’s cybersecurity landscape has entered a new era following the passage of its first comprehensive law focused on critical infrastructure. For operators in sectors like energy, finance, healthcare, telecom, and transport, the challenge is no longer simply about protecting systems, it’s about building the right team to meet evolving regulatory, business, and risk requirements.…
Read MoreMaximizing AI in Your Job Search: Don’t Let It Overshadow Your True Talents
In today’s job market, AI has become a go-to tool for many job seekers. Upload your old resume and a job description (JD) to ChatGPT, and within minutes, you’ll have a polished draft boasting phrases like “proficient in core skills” or “spearheaded project execution.” Mock interviews are just as easy. Input “product manager interview questions,”…
Read MoreCandidate Sentiment: Positive Experiences from Successful IT Placements
In Hong Kong’s competitive IT sector, talent acquisition is more than matching skills to roles. Positive candidate experience at every touchpoint drives engagement, retention, and strengthens employer brands. From supporting a candidate through the interview process for a major IT leadership role at a conglomerate to helping a Systems Administrator settle into an NGO, these…
Read MoreKOS International Unveils 2025/26 Singapore Salary Guide
In Singapore’s rapidly evolving talent landscape, data-driven insights are crucial for staying ahead. KOS International Singapore team is proud to present our comprehensive 2025/26 Singapore Salary Guide, designed to empower both organizations and professionals with clear benchmarks across key sectors including: • Human Resources and Legal • Accounting and Finance • Information Technology • Sales and Marketing • Retail • Supply…
Read MoreKOS Shines in HRoot Top 100 Human Resource Service Agencies in 2025
We’re beyond honored to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Human Resource Service Agencies (Recruitment and Employment) by HRoot! This accolade celebrates our relentless pursuit of excellence in connecting exceptional talent with global visionary organizations. At KOS International, we believe that great talent is the cornerstone of every successful business. Our agile, comprehensive…
Read MoreKOS Insights | Stablecoins Reignite the FinTech Boom: Winning the Talent Race
The FinTech sector is revolutionizing global finance at an unprecedented pace, driving profound innovations in payments, investments, and risk management. By 2025, stablecoins have become a red-hot commodity in the global FinTech and crypto markets. These specialized digital assets maintain price stability by pegging to other assets (typically fiat currencies like the USD), effectively addressing…
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