jobsDB organises Superhero HR Day for HR professionals

HONG KONG, May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobs DB Hong Kong Limited (jobsDB) announced today the details of their upcoming jobsDB Superhero HR day. Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare has been invited to give an officiating speech.

This year, the theme of the conference is "Mastering the many HR hats" where diverse human resources topics will be covered and discussed by eight HR senior executives from various industries. This landmark event is also one of the highlights of the group's 'Happy is a better job' campaign launched this year.

jobsDB understands the challenges facing today's HR professionals and it is committed to helping them towards the goal of achieving happy hiring -- where the best talent is recruited into satisfying and fulfilling roles. To this end, jobsDB Superhero HR Day is organised to address the recruitment and talent management needs of HR practitioners and provide a platform for experience sharing and networking.

Top-tier speakers from renowned corporations are invited to share their experience and best practices in talent management with their fellow human resources professionals. Among the honorable speakers is Mrs. Christine Cheung, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific of AECOM, who is expected to share her experience of building operating platforms and her insights in manpower strategies.

Mr. Justin Yiu, General Manager of Jobs DB Hong Kong Limited, says, "We understand human resources is no easy task nowadays as HR practitioners are expected to perform an unprecedented diverse range of functions. At jobsDB, we are dedicated to helping these HR superheroes cope with the challenges of the ever-changing hiring landscape while at the same time enabling a happy hiring experience. We are confident that our participants will enjoy the engaging discussions during the conference and take away some great HR tips."

The event details are as follows:

Date: 22 May 2015 (Friday)
Time: 9:45am - 5:00pm
Location: Level 2, S221-223, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Key themes:  What are the many hats of HR?

• HR's marketing hat: what makes a really cool employer brand and how can HR best leverage it?
• HR's leadership hat: getting very different people to work together very effectively as a team
• HR's recruiter hat: attracting and retaining Gen-C and retirees
• HR's financial hat: cost-saving practical tips to help HR better manage talent without breaking the bank

Guest of Honour:

Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare

Honorable speakers:

Participants will benefit from meeting the top-tier speakers as well as networking with hiring managers during the event. Experienced HR and Corporate Managers are welcome to participate. For program information, please visit: http://j.mp/jobsDB-hrday

Media representatives are cordially invited to the event. Please contact us for media arrangement.

About jobsDB Group ("jobsDB")

At jobsDB, we believe in an open and inclusive world for all. Here, opportunities and possibilities are plenty: A fresh start. A new career. A welcome change. These are just a few of the things we help to make our candidates happy.

As a leading job portal with substantial positions across Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, we are Asia's preferred destination for candidates. With a team of 1,000 talented individuals, we've a strong local presence in every country we're in.

With our understanding and insights on each market, as well as our passion for technology, we provide candidates the best opportunities and deliver exceptional value to hirers.