civil service morale – Charm

A care team member (front) helps a resident move her belongings from Wang Chi House of Wang Fuk Court on May 15. The building was the only block left largely unscathed in last year’s deadly Tai Po fire. Photo: Sun Yeung

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

1 month ago04 mins

It’s that time of the year again – tax season, so don’t forget to fill out your return. It’s also the time of the year when the Hong Kong government decides on pay rises for its civil service staff of over 170,000. There’s a well-established system for deciding on pay rises. It includes the pay…

Hong Kong civil servants could see pay rise of up to 4.12%, survey shows

2 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong civil servants could receive a salary rise of up to 4.12 per cent this year, according to preliminary pay trend survey results, subject to final approval by the Executive Council. The survey findings, based on data from 104 private companies and released on Thursday, suggest pay increases of 4.12 per cent for senior…