::TEMPSTAFF HONG KONG::

Q1. Is Tempstaff Hong Kong an agency concentrating in solely Temporary Placements (your name says so)?

Tempstaff Hong Kong is a Japanese Recruitment Agency dedicated Permanent Staff Placements. However, we do temporary staffing as well.

Q2. If so, why is the name Tempstaff?

When our HQ was found in Japan in 1972, the employment trend was on temporary placements. Our founder, Ms. Yoshiko Shinohara aggressively ventured into the market from a one-person team initially and developed our brand image in the competitive recruitment scene in Japan. This is the reason Tempstaff Co., Ltd. was named.

Today, Tempstaff is recognized as one of the most reliable and successful Japanese recruitment agencies in Japan and across of Asia. In October 2005, we were listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange Market.

Q3. Do you have only Japanese speaking placements?

Definitely not, we are segmented into different industries and languages, where a team of professional consultants (comprising both Native Japanese and Local consultants) will assist you.

Q4. Do I have to pay registration fees to Tempstaff if I obtained a job successfully?

There is free of charge for the candidate’s registration.

Q5. How can I register with Tempstaff (Hong Kong)?

Please go to online registration page or email your resume to hkdesk@tempstaff.com.hk. Our consultants will contact you shortly.

Q6. I have registered before. Can I register again?

If you have previously registered with us, just simply call us or send your latest resume and job history by email (hkdesk@tempstaff.com.hk) or fax (+852-2525-8343) to activate your record. If it has been a long time since you last registered with us, we may ask you to come to our office for an updated consultation.

Q1. How many days of annual leave should be given in a year?

An employee is entitled to 7 days’ annual leave with pay after serving every period of 12 months under a continuous contract. An employee’s entitlement to paid annual leave will increase progressively to a maximum of 14 days according to his length of service. (For more details, please go to Labour Department Website: http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/faq/cap57i_whole.htm#q1)

Q2. What are the statutory holidays?

The first day of January
Lunar new Year’s Day
The second day of Lunar New Year
The third day of Lunar New Year
Ching Ming Festival
Labour Day, being the first day of May
Tuen Ng Festival
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, being the first day of July
The day of following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Chung Yeung Festival
National Day, being the first day of October
Chinese Winter Solstice Festival or Christmas Day (at the option of the employer)

Q3. Are the statutory holidays with pay or without pay?

An employee having been employed under a continuous contract for not less than 3 months is entitled to pay on statutory holidays.