Human resources experts and bosses of small businesses have called for a revamp of the method used to determine pay rises for Hong Kong’s 180,000 civil servants after a generous increase of up to 7.26 per cent recommended for this year raised eyebrows.
They say the current formula has placed too much emphasis on top firms and that year-end bonus or double pay – common in the private sector – should not be factored in as civil servants are already enjoying lucrative salary packages.
