1、2026 Salary Guide:What the Human-AI Future Means for You How much should you earn in the age of AI?The HumanAI Future is no longer emerging,it is actively reshaping how organisations hire,structure roles and plan their workforces.For business leaders and HR decision-makers,AI is high on the Board ag
2、enda and companies are being driven to change their operating models to leverage AI and more flexible staffing models like using contractors rather than increase their permanent staff headcount.Against this backdrop,Links has expanded the 2026 Salary Guide to include Malaysia for the first time,high
3、lighting Southeast Asias growing role in supporting digital operations and regional hiring.Across Hong Kong,Singapore,Malaysia and Mainland China,employers are moving beyond short-term hiring toward more resilient and scalable workforce models.Hiring is increasingly cross-border,supported by flexibl
4、e work arrangements,broader access to global talent,and the growing use of Employer of Record(EOR)and alternative hiring models to enable compliant,efficient and agile regional expansion.Market Highlights Across Asia:Hong Kong Outside of IPO related areas,Hong Kongs job market was muted in 2025 with
5、 employers increasing their demand for contractors rather than permanent employees.The accelerated adoption of AI has been a key driver for this trend with Boards encouraging their business leaders to change their operating models and leverage AI rather than continue to hire more headcount.This AI d
6、riven transformation has positioned Hong Kong as home to approximately 500 AI organisations,comprising around 290 companies and 180 investors operating across financial services,healthcare and government sectors.The city continues to strengthen its role as a regional AI hub for financial services,su