Last mentioned: 6d ago
Opinion Article Published
John C. Tsang’s SCMP op-ed highlights the paradox: firms desperately need AI talent but ignore the AI-native fresh graduate pool, as entry-level vacancies have dropped 60% in three years.
PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer Published
Report reveals a 10% decline in standard entry-level roles globally since 2019, confirming the structural nature of the trend.
IDC AI Adoption Survey Released
Survey finds 55% of Hong Kong companies face AI implementation challenges, 43% lack AI skills, and 74% say fewer entry-level jobs hinder leadership development.
Baseline Year for Entry-Level Role Data
PwC’s 2026 barometer uses 2019 as the starting point for measuring the 10% global shrinkage in standard entry-level roles.
Hong Kong’s AI transformation is stalling because firms fixate on experienced hires while entry-level vacancies for graduates have plunged 60% in three years, creating a broken talent pipeline. HR leaders must rethink recruitment, upskill management, and design AI-native roles for fresh graduates to secure future leadership.
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