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A whopping 95% of employees in Hong Kong feel as though they could burn out this year<\/a>, found a recent Mercer study<\/a>. The study also revealed that unfair treatment and compensation are concerns affecting HK workers. While 93% of employees in the SAR expressed job satisfaction, that won\u2019t seem to stop the 40% or so who expect to leave their companies within the next year. This Pacific Prime Hong Kong<\/a> article explores why the Hong Kong workforce is burned out and offers tips to help.<\/p>\n

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A closer look at Hong Kong work culture<\/h2>\n

Mercer\u2019s results indicate that HK corporations are behind when it comes to meeting their workforce\u2019s evolving expectations. Even though 95% of firms plan to make drastic changes, employee burnout could hinder progression. However, a mere 25% of HR leaders and executives recognize that work fatigue poses a threat.<\/p>\n

Job security, fair and competitive rewards, employee wellbeing programs, and health insurance are concerns at the forefront of HK workers\u2019 minds – and determining factors when it comes to choosing whether to stay with an employer or make the switch. In our post-pandemic world, it\u2019s hardly surprising that 80% of employees said a \u201cdeal-breaker\u201d would involve no chance of working remotely.<\/p>\n

“Even though one in three employees in Hong Kong say the future of work is about balance and they are willing to forgo pay increases in return for flexible work schedules, this is less of a priority when compared to higher quality medical coverage and … benefits for themselves and their families.\u201d – Mercer<\/p>\n

Shifting employers\u2019 priorities<\/h2>\n

With shocking burnout statistics in Hong Kong, employers are called to help employees’ mental health in any way they can. Long working hours in Hong Kong are still a concern (as the SAR is known for having the world\u2019s longest), but companies now have more to consider.<\/p>\n

Half of the HK employers surveyed are prioritizing pay equity adjustments in response to employees’ cry for fair and competitive rewards. Yan Jiejun, Mercer\u2019s Head of Talent & Employee Experience in Hong Kong, mentioned Hong Kong firms\u2019 traditional approach regarding employee benefits and compensation in comparison to international peers.<\/p>\n

Yan said that talent shortages have put pressure on companies and put the spotlight on internal pay equity. Additionally, Yan mentioned that despite the fact that employees have their sights set on flexible work arrangements as we come out of the pandemic, \u201cthey\u2019re fundamentally still driven by rewards\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is encouraging to see employers taking active steps such as moving to skills-based pay to ensure compensation packages remain fair and competitive.” – Yan Jiejun<\/p>\n

Worried about burnout? These tips could help<\/h2>\n

Are you anxious and stressed about the future? You\u2019re not alone. In fact, two out of five expats in Hong Kong feel the same, according to the Cigna 360 Global Well-Being Survey<\/a>. Expat stress is at its worst, with almost all of the 11,922 respondents experiencing burnout symptoms<\/a> like:<\/p>\n