Randstad, the world’s largest talent company, today announced the winners of the Most Attractive Companies to Work For in Hong Kong SAR, following a poll of 2,599 locally-based respondents.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority, CLP Power Hong Kong and HSBC claimed the prestigious titles of being the top three most attractive companies to work for in Hong Kong SAR.
 

2025 most attractive companies: overall

Most Attractive Employer Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Most Attractive Employer (runner-up)
CLP Power Hong Kong
Most Attractive Employer (second runner-up)
HSBC

CLP Power Human Resources Director Ms Priscilla Chau said, “We are honoured to be recognised as one of Hong Kong’s most attractive employers in Randstad’s latest survey. This accolade underscores our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent in the power industry. At CLP, we are dedicated to supporting our people in their career journeys by providing learning opportunities and facilitating professional growth. Our trainee programmes provide the next generation with the skills needed to power a net-zero carbon future. We remain steadfast in our dedication to being an employer of choice and a catalyst for talent growth.”

Randstad Employer Brand CLP
Randstad Employer Brand CLP

Most Attractive Employer of Hong Kong (runner up) - CLP Power Hong Kong

Randstad Employer Brand HSBC
Randstad Employer Brand HSBC

Most Attractive Employer of Hong Kong  (second runner up) - HSBC

In addition to the Most Attractive Employer awards for both overall and by sector, Randstad Hong Kong has introduced three new categories this year to recognise companies that have excelled in their commitment to the local workforce and society: Strategic Employer Brand Excellence, Corporate Social Impact, and Employee Empowerment. 

2025 most attractive companies: sector

Banking & Financial Services Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Property & Real Estate
Swire Properties
Leisure & Tourism
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Luxury & Retail
Richemont
Utilities & Infrastructure
CLP Power Hong Kong

Christine Ling, Director, Human Resources at Swire Properties said, “We’re honoured to once again be named the Most Attractive Employer in the Property and Real Estate sector. Guided by our vision to be the leading developer globally, it’s the originality, commitment to quality, integrity and long-term focus of our people that makes creative transformation possible. This recognition reaffirms our ongoing journey to making Swire Properties a great place to work, where our people can grow, lead with purpose and achieve their full potential. A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional team for their talent, passion and unwavering dedication.”

strategic employer brand excellence winners 

The Strategic Employer Brand Excellence Award celebrates employers that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to consistently strengthening their employer brand. This award recognises companies that have achieved the most significant increase in their attractiveness score over 13 years of research in Hong Kong SAR, highlighting their strategic planning and effective execution of initiatives that truly resonate with talent.

  1. Cathay Pacific 
  2. HSBC
  3. Bank of China 
Randstad Employer Brand Swire Properties
Randstad Employer Brand Swire Properties

Most Attractive Employer - Property & Real Estate - Swire Properties

Randstad employer brand Cathay Pacific
Randstad employer brand Cathay Pacific

Strategic Employer Brand Excellence Award (winner) - Cathay Pacific

corporate social impact winners

The Corporate Social Impact Award recognises companies whose employer brand showcases a genuine commitment to giving back and supporting those in need to uplift society as a whole. The winners of this category are selected based on their ranking on their public perception for the “gives back to society” EVP. By being known for their meaningful social impact, these organisations set themselves apart as employers of choice for those who want their work to make a real difference. 

  1. The Hong Kong Jockey Club 
  2. HSBC 
  3. Pirata Group

employee empowerment winners

The Employee Empowerment Award recognises companies that invest in people development, to not just retain their employees, but ensure that they have all the resources they need to grow and truly thrive. These winners of this category are selected based on their ranking on the public perception for the “offers career progression opportunities” EVP. 

  1. Richemont
  2. HSBC
  3. Morgan Stanley
Randstad Employer Brand Hong Kong Jockey Club
Randstad Employer Brand Hong Kong Jockey Club

Corporate Social Impact Award (winner) - The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Randstad Employer Brand Richemont
Randstad Employer Brand Richemont

Employee Empowerment Award (winner) - Richemont

Felicia Teh, HR Director for North East Asia region at Richemont said, “It is a great honour for Richemont to receive this recognition for our commitment to placing our people at the centre of our business. We strive to continue to attract the right talent and support the long-term development of our people in Richemont and across our Maisons.” 

about the randstad hong kong employer brand awards

The Randstad Hong Kong’s 2025 Employer Brand Awards is a part of the annual Randstad Employer Brand Research. Commissioned by Randstad and independently conducted by Kantar, the study surveyed 170,000 respondents around the world, including 2,599 respondents in Hong Kong SAR, making it the world’s most comprehensive employer branding research based on general talent perceptions.

The Randstad Employer Brand Awards focuses on 3 areas:

  • Brand Awareness — Refers to the respondents who know the company well enough to have an opinion about it.
  • Absolute Attractiveness — Reflects the number of total respondents who indicate they would like to work for the organisation
  • Relative attractiveness — Total respondents who know the company and say they would like to work for them.

In Hong Kong SAR, a total of 75 companies were submitted for the voting process. The companies are shortlisted based on the number of employees registered in independent databases and third-party resource hubs. Organisations cannot apply or pay to take part in the voting process. 

get your free digital copy: 2025 employer brand research report 

Conducted by Kantar TNS in January 2024, the study surveyed 170,000 respondents around the world, including 2,599 individuals in Hong Kong SAR, making it the world’s most comprehensive employer branding research based on general talent perceptions. 

The 2025 Employer Brand Research explores the following critical talent expectations themes:

  • How talent across different generations are ranking EVP importance (from a list of 16)
  • Evaluation of factors driving employee motivation and engagement (i.e. workload, promotion opportunities and peer support) 
  • Year-on-year trend of AI adoption in Hong Kong’s workforce 
  • Measurement of employer's equity scores in ensuring equal opportunities for all 

Visit our Employer Brand Research page for more information about the year-on-year employer branding trends to strengthen your capabilities in hiring and retaining talent in Hong Kong. 

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