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Hong Kong firms prioritize hiring over office expansion amid efficiency drive

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A recent survey in Hong Kong indicates a significant gap between companies' intentions to increase hiring and their plans for office space expansion. While over a third of office tenants anticipate growing their workforce in the next year, only about a fifth plan to secure additional office real estate. This trend suggests that businesses are prioritizing more efficient use of their current spaces and adopting new workplace strategies to accommodate growth, rather than physically expanding their footprints. AI

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Hong Kong firms prioritize hiring over office expansion amid efficiency drive

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

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