More Youth Choose Flexible Employment

More Youth Choose

Flexible Employment

More than 100 freelancing youth participated in the “Slash Expo” recently. Read more to find out more about this flexible employment option for Hong Kong youth.

With the change of employment patterns, more Hong Kong youth are increasingly choosing flexible employment, transiting from traditional “wage workers” to freelancers or “slashers” with multiple gigs, hoping to cultivate diverse career development and experience.

This was evident from the successful turnout at the “Slash Expo” held in September 2022, where veteran “slashers” from different fields were invited to showcase their personal expertise, works and talent to share with various representatives from schools, businesses and social welfare organisations. The event attracted nearly 100 slash youth exhibitors, and more than 110 institutional representatives also registered to attend.

Executive Director of the HKFYG, Mr. Andy Ho said this was a positive sign to see support from both the industry players and the “slashers”. He also added such flexible employment was becoming more popular, as Hong Kong youth could choose juggling multiple gigs and have better control of their time. At the same time, they could balance their lives and personal interests, while pursuing such freelancing opportunities to progress professionally.

To catch on this rising trend, the Youth Employment Network (YEN) of the HKFYG established “SLASH POINT” as a one-stop information platform providing the talent pool training and workshops to help youth improve their skills, as well as secure gig opportunities. The Project is sponsored by JP Morgan. Mr. Ho expressed deepfelt gratitude to corporate partners like JP Morgan for coming onboard to extend such opportunities to Hong Kong youth.