SHKP colleagues explore the diverse natural world with their families 05.06.2023 The company values sustainable development and promotes the importance of nature conservation among colleagues. Recently, the company provided colleagues and their families with an opportunity to join a World Wide Fund for Nature ecological tour in the Mai Po Nature Reserve and Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre, with a quota of 25 participants per tour. Under the tutelage of professional nature interpreters, the participants learned interesting facts about nature, as well as sustainable living and environmental conservation. Hoi Ha Wan marine education tour – The marine park in Hoi Ha Wan provides a habitat for over 60 coral and 120 fish species. Guided by conservation staff, the participants collected specimens of microorganisms in Hoi Ha Wan and took a glass-bottom boat ride to explore the coastal environment and ecology of the marine park. The tour introduced a variety of marine organisms, broadening the participants' horizons. Mai Po Nature Reserve mangrove boardwalk tour – Established in 1984, the Mai Po Nature Reserve covers over 380 hectares. Led by a nature interpreter, the participants walked along the floating boardwalk as they learned about and enjoyed the view of a wonderful diversity of mangroves and organisms. They also explored the unique mudflat ecology from a birdwatching hide.

Building strong team spirit with LEGO bricks 12.05.2023 The Group Training recently organized a team-building workshop using LEGO bricks. Under the instruction of a professional trainer, the participants completed various tasks with the mini bricks while learning the importance of teamwork. Taking part in various interesting activities, the participants unleashed their creativity and outside-the-box thinking to solve problems. They also learned to appreciate their teammates and develop a group-oriented mindset to create a positive work atmosphere.

Mother's Day preserved-rose gift box workshop 11.05.2023 Flowers are always a popular gift for expressing love to mothers. Recently, the Internal Affairs Department organized a series of Mother's Day workshops, inviting flower arrangement expert Cherry Tam, of Kai Shing, to teach the participants how to create a gift box decorated with beautiful preserved roses. Their beloved super-mothers will surely be delighted to receive this unique handmade gift full of heartfelt gratitude.

Easter Cookie Chocolate Cake Workshop 11.04.2023 To encourage colleagues to celebrate a joyful Easter together, the company recently organized an Easter Cookie Chocolate Cake Workshop. Under the instruction of a professional instructor, the participants decorated their cookies and candies with their favourite patterns, creating their own unique cookie cake. Their families and friends will surely enjoy this stylish and colourful handmade dessert.

Living a bright 2022 and creating a promising chapter in the new year 01.03.2023 Play/Pause Stop Mute/Unmute Vol+ Vol- Fullscreen In 2022, the company experienced fulfilling, wonderful times with its staff. For example, the company provided colleagues with valuable opportunities to enhance their knowledge by organizing diversified online and offline courses, and launched various activities to encourage them to develop a green lifestyle and achieve sustainable development. The company also served the community with love and care and assisted people in need. We will continue our efforts and create a new chapter in 2023!

Continuously passing on good books 06.01.2023 Good books are only decorative shelf displays if they are not picked up and enjoyed by readers. To extend the 'life expectancy' of books, Group Training Section held a book-crossing event last month to encourage colleagues to continuously share and pass on their books. The Group Training Section collected over 500 books, including donated books from colleagues and library collections, for participants to choose from and read free of charge.

Continuous learning to strive for a brighter career – Interview with Benny Lau, property and facility officer in Valais 02.11.2022 Everyone loves a comfortable, low-stress job. But to transform our occupation into a profession, we need to step out of our comfort zone, equip ourselves to be ready for new challenges. – Benny Lau, property and facility officer in Valais Given his passion for sports, Benny studied in the Higher Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management programme after graduating from secondary school. He then worked part-time in the clubhouse of a residential building. "Perhaps everyone knew that I was a student and needed to learn while working, so my supervisors and the residents were kind and patient with me," he said. Looking back on his previous job, Benny said it was a good experience, as he did not feel stressed. "Perhaps since the clubhouse is a leisure facility, it makes the residents feel relaxed, more easy-going and communicative, so it was not difficult for me to get close to and build good relationship with them," he said. The road to becoming an all-round property management officer Although Benny enjoyed his work, he wanted to seek more career opportunities, so after graduating he joined Hong Yip as an assistant property officer in Valais. Along with managing the clubhouse, he was involved in various issues, including the security, landscaping, engineering in the property and handling requests from residents. "I was really nervous when I started working here," he said. "Thanks to the support of my colleagues, I'm now familiar with the daily work." Owing to his excellent performance, he was offered new tasks and promoted to managerial level by his supervisor. Benny was delighted, but he wondered if he needed to enhance his competence, so he decided to continue studying to enhance his professional standard. Striving for continuous learning and achieving self-enhancement "I knew that Hong Yip had a 'People Development Academy', but I didn’t realize it offered free, professional diploma courses!" said Benny, so he took diploma courses organized by the academy in his spare time. He said that he asked his teacher and classmates for advice when he faced difficulties, and his supervisor would help him as a 'tutor'. Benny completed the Diploma in Integrated Property Services Management (QF Level 3) thanks to his continuous efforts. He has continued his learning journey and is now taking the Professional Diploma in Integrated Property Services Management (QF Level 4) and Advanced Diploma in Integrated Property Services Management (QF Level 4) to build a solid foundation for his career development. Hong Yip becomes the first qualified property management company to organize a QF Level 4 programme and offer specified academic qualifications recognized by the Property Management Services Authority in Hong Kong Along with the professional development of the property management industry, Hong Yip established the Hong Yip People Development Academy (HYPDA) and in 2010, became the first property management company to offer courses recognized by the Qualification Framework (QF). HYPDA has continued to organize various training course to help colleagues obtain higher recognized qualifications. In March 2022, Hong Yip received approval from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications to offer an Advanced Diploma in Integrated Property Services Management (QF Level 4) programme, which is also recognized as a specified academic qualification for the Property Management Practitioner (Tier 2) Licence by the Property Management Services Authority. As a result, Hong Yip became the first qualified property management company in Hong Kong to organize a QF Level 4 programme and offer specified academic qualifications recognized by the Property Management Services Authority. Upon the completion of the courses, colleagues can receive qualification equivalent to a higher diploma or an associate degree to help their future career development.

Green Workshop - DIY Solar Lamp 10.10.2022 With the wider application of renewable energy technologies, solar lighting installation has become more popular. The Group Training recently organized a green workshop and invited a professional trainer to teach our colleagues how to create their own solar lamp, and introduced various solar power applications.

Sharing photography skills with colleagues at the Learn@Lunch Series 12.10.2022 Training department recently launched the Learn@Lunch Series and invited SHKP colleagues with rich knowledge and experience to share their skills and talents through webinar at lunchtime. Recently, Sam Au of the Corporate Communications department shared his photography techniques with our colleagues through webinar. His lively explanation clearly shows our colleagues how to take a brilliant photo. Don’t miss the Learn@Lunch Series if you want to share your knowledge, or learn different skills from each other!