Ageless Employment: How to Counteract the Impact of an Ageing Population?

Day 3
Schedule
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Summit stage
Cantonese

Ageless Employment: How to Counteract the Impact of an Ageing Population?

The issue of ageing population has been plaguing many countries and regions. In 2026, the Hong Kong population aged 65 or above will reach 23%. However, the golden generation (those aged 45 and above) will enjoy longer and healthier life and many of them are capable of continuous contribution to the society. On the other hand, due to the lengthened lifespan, the cost of living will be relatively higher in the elderly age and the population will still require a stable income well into old age in order to maintain their lifestyle. The problems of ageing population and poverty among the elderly are intertwining and may even risk spreading downwards. The corporate human resources policies embody far-reaching implications for the middle-aged and older employees. Increasing the productivity of the society, deepening the level of social participation of the middle-aged and elderly population and even reforming the system of retirement protection are the primary issues faced by citizens, businesses, government and academics alike.

Panelists
Prof Randy Ki-kwan CHIU, MH
Professor of Management & Director of Centre for Human Resources Strategy and Development, Hong Kong Baptist University

Randy Chiu is a professor in the Development of Management, Hong Kong Baptist University.  He was awarded the Outstanding Human Resource Educational Elite in Greater China Award in 2004 and Outstanding Contribution to HR Award in 2010; and was awarded the Medal of Honour by the HKSAR Government in 2012.  Randy actively promotes the value of sound HR practices and work-life balance in HK.  He has given more than 100 talks/speeches and been invited to be judge/adjudicator for various competitions and events.
Hon Charles Mok, JP
Legislative Councillor, Information Technology
Charles Mok, is the Legislative Councillor representing the Information Technology Functional Constituency, member of The Professionals Guild. He has been serving the ICT industry for more than 20 years. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the Professional Commons, Honorary President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation and Founding Chairman of the Internet Society Hong Kong. Charles is active in public services with a view to upholding the core values of Hong Kong of which include democracy, liberty, human rights, rule of law and integrity, and is serving on various advisory bodies in the Hong Kong government, Hospital Authority, WKCDA, and higher educational institutions etc. Charles graduated from Purdue University  in the United States with his Bachelor and Master degrees of Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering.
Mr William YEUNG
Co-Owner & Executive Vice-chairman, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Mr. William Yeung joined HKBN in 2005 as Chief Operating Officer and was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in 2008. In September 2018, William became Executive Vice-chairman. Mr. Yeung's telecommunications career began with Tricom in Hong Kong, and later joined as Director of SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited. William holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hong Kong Baptist University, a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Strathclyde, U.K., and a Master of Science Degree in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing from The University of Hong Kong. In 2010, William was recognised as a Champion of Human Resources by The Hong Kong HRM Awards.
Facilitator
Mr Peter LIU
Senior Managing Director, Asianet Consultants (HK) Ltd
Peter Liu is the Managing Director of Asianet, a recruitment firm set up in Hong Kong in 1988.  Peter is the Chairman of the Future of Work Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce and former Chairman of the Human Resources Committee. He is also an Advisor to the Our Hong Kong Foundation and a Fellow of the HK Institute of Directors. Peter holds BSc and MBA degrees from University of London.