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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 

SHKP's subsidiary Sanfield recently participated in the Construction Industry Basketball League 2022. After playing a series of matches with 20 teams from the construction industry for a few months, Sanfield reached the finals of the Construction Industry Council Cup and clinched first runner-up. Our colleagues unleashed their energy and talent to fight for every point in each fierce match. Witness the remarkable performance of our colleagues in the highlights below!

Working in casual dress not only makes people feel relaxed, but also helps protect the environment! Wearing lighter outfits with breathable fabrics can lower our need for air-conditioning, thus reducing electricity and energy consumption. SHKP recently supported and participated in Biz-Green Dress Day, which was organized by the Hong Kong Green Building Council and the Construction Industry Council. Colleagues from various departments dressed in casual attire to save energy and protect the environment.