Press Conference of “Survey on Labor Mobility of Macau Citizens 2023”

Organized by MMA, sponsored by Macau Foundation, the press conference of “Survey on Labor Mobility of Macau Citizens 2023” was held on December 18, 2023 (Monday), hosted by Mr. Tommy Lau, Council Chairman of MMA, Prof. Samuel Tong, President of MIM as well as Ms. Rain Lok, Senior Manager of Training & Consultancy Division. Mr. Raymond Bao, Vice-Chairman and Honorary Treasurer of MMA, Ms. Jodie Lam, Secretary General of MMA and Ms. Chan Man Hong, Deputy Director of Administration and Human Recourses Office of Monetary Authority of Macao attended the conference.

A total of 1,050 valid questionnaires of survey were obtained, respondents generally believed that current employment environment of Macao is slightly improved after comparing with pandemic period, the portion of underemployed and unemployed rate were declined but 50% respondents stated that current employment situation is still mediocre. The survey also shows that more than 20% of respondents with totally unclear career planning. In the meantime, improving compensation and welfare, reducing working pressure as well as increase promotion chances will be the great approaches for employees’ retention.

Moreover, over half respondents are unacquainted to the development policies of Greater Bay Area, only 7.05% and 2.38% of them are willing and extremely willing to work in the cities of Greater Bay Area respectively. The survey is recommended government to establish a qualification framework align with international standards, employees have to improve their skills, likewise, enterprises are suggested to motivate employees and offer a competitive level of compensation as well.