The 2022 survey results were confirmed by the Pay Trends Survey Committee yesterday, and the net indicators of pay trends for the low, middle and high-ranking civil servants were 2.04%, 4.55% and 7.26% respectively, causing controversy.
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce issued a statement criticizing the fact that the results of the survey on salary trends are out of touch with reality, which may make Hong Kong enterprises even worse. In addition, Hong Kong is facing a brain drain and a shortage of manpower in many industries. Enterprises, especially public organizations, NGOs and SMEs, must retain Employees will be under heavy pressure to keep up with government pay levels.
The General Chamber of Commerce said that under the fifth wave of the epidemic, Hong Kong companies faced strict restrictions and many companies were unable to operate at all and were still struggling to survive. Hong Kong’s economy recorded a negative growth of 4% in the first quarter, reflecting the fragility of the local economy. I think it is too far from reality to propose a salary increase of this magnitude at this stage.”
The Chamber of Commerce expects the government to consider the current actual business environment, and the possible ripple effect of the salary increase on the overall labor market, as well as the impact on the operation of SMEs.
Salary adjustment for civil servants︱The trade union refutes the guild members: "Public perception" is subjective. The salary adjustment of civil servants will be negative next year or the current value. Ye Liu: The salary increase of senior civil servants exceeds 7%. Saying that the loss is serious: the new government will take office, don't be mean. The salary increase of senior civil servants is astonishing. Chen Zhisi: will consider social perception and narrow the salary gap