Jobseekers will need to demonstrate the unique value they can potentially bring to a business, on top of their willingness to adapt to change in the face of multifaceted disruptions, according to recruitment experts Hays.

The continued advancement of technology means there are more tools available to Human Resources professionals than ever before. In order for business and HR leaders to capitalise on the benefits tech can bring, it’s important they first understand the trends that are expected to impact HR departments in 2019, according to recruiting experts Hays.

• Pressure on Mainland China’s labour market has eased over the last five years • Notwithstanding, the modest increase in job vacancies results in signs of a talent mismatch • All industries have seen strong wage increases

Mainland China’s talent market in 2019 will be centred on industrial automation in the face of rising costs of manufacturing. A major shift in talent requirements will, therefore, ensue in order to improve efficiencies. This is just one of the top ten talent trends for 2019, according to recruiting experts Hays.

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The number of women in line management roles in Greater China is higher than in other key Asian markets, according to research carried out by recruitment experts Hays.

Business leaders in Shenzhen are expecting a very positive business outlook this year, triggering demand for experienced talent across a range of industries, as the city continues to develop into an economic powerhouse after 40 years of Reform and Opening, according to recruiting experts Hays.

With an increasingly stronger economy in Mainland China, salaries at the higher end of the scale are projected to rise in 2018 with 51 per cent of employers planning to offer an increase of more than 6 per cent increase, up from 45 per cent in 2017, according to recruiting experts Hays.