HONG KONG, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Hong Kong is the second most
popular destination, behind the UAE, for relocating global
professionals to stay on longer than they originally intended,
according to a new report, carried out by global specialist
recruiter Hydrogen, beating Singapore which came ninth. Hong Kong's ability to attract professionals
from overseas is due to the variety it has to offer.
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Simon Walker, Hydrogen's Managing
Director for Asia, said, "Whatever
stage of life you are at, you will find the right neighbourhood in
Hong Kong. Your experience of the
place will depend on why you are there and where you live, but one
thing is certain, you will enjoy an exceptionally high standard of
living and quality of life."
The rising value of Asian professionals with international
experience is a new feature of the global market in professional
skills. Asians who have worked away from home, and whose home
countries are now becoming economic powerhouses, have become highly
prized, as they combine international experience with an
understanding of local culture and customs. Countries across
Asia are starting to tempt this
national talent home with incentives.
Hydrogen's Global Professionals on the Move 2013 report,
is based on a survey of over 2,000 professionals in 90 countries
and is conducted by ESCP Europe. It looks at the experience,
attitudes and priorities of highly qualified, high earning
professionals with regard to working abroad. Key findings were:
- 83% of respondents who had relocated said it accelerated their
personal development;
- 77% said it benefitted their career prospects;
- 72% said it enhanced their salaries;
- 43% said family would be their main potential barrier to
relocating;
- 12% thought there were no barriers to relocating at all (up
from 4% last year).
A full report can be found at
[http://bit.ly/13sbU6K]
About Hydrogen Group:
Hydrogen is a global specialist recruitment business, placing
exceptional, hard to find candidates in over 70 countries. Our
joined up practices combine international reach with local
expertise and specialist knowledge.
Whilst many recruiters are location focused, Hydrogen believes
the best way to deliver service to its clients and candidates is to
base our offering around these practices, which cover both
Technical & Scientific (Power, Mining, Oil & Gas and Life
Sciences), and Professional Support Services (Business
Transformation, Finance, Legal, Trading & Advisory and
Technology).
Contact: Jermaine or Rani at Flame PR +44(0)203-357-9740
/ +44(0)7947-541814, email hydrogen@flamepr.com
