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Hongkong Post stops permanent contracts for 200 staff

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Hongkong Post is ceasing to offer permanent contracts to approximately 200 probationary employees due to financial difficulties. In response, the Civil Service Bureau has announced measures to support these affected postmen, including prioritizing them for other civil service positions and offering relaxed entry requirements for clerical roles. However, union representatives have expressed concerns that these measures may not be sufficient to address the situation. AI

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Hongkong Post stops permanent contracts for 200 staff

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Postmen denied permanent contracts offered priority for other civil service roles

    Hundreds of Hong Kong postmen denied permanent contracts will get priority for other civil service jobs and easier entry requirements for clerical posts, as the postal service grapples with financial strain. The Civil Service Bureau outlined the concessionary measures in a closed…

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