The MSS e-Employment Application System with e-Interview function is now fully operational and open to Job Seekers. Applicants can log into the system by registration using basic information to make a booking for e-Interview. The e-Interview takes place on the web through video-conferencing tools such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Skype, Zoom or MS Teams. Only after a successful interview do applicants need to fill in a standard e-form to complete the e-Application process. These simple steps will greatly save applicants travelling and waiting time they currently have to spend when making a normal employment application. All applicants are now encouraged to go and try by starting the process at https://eeas.msshk.com/register. 

當中包含網上面試預約功能的宏力保安電子職位申請系統，現已全面啓用及開放予求職者使用，申請者只需提供基本資料在網站登記，然後預約網上面試時間，透過視像會議程式例如WhatsApp, Wechat, Skype, Zoom, or MS Teams 進行面試，面試成功後需要填寫電子表格去完成職位申請手續。這幾個簡單步驟大大省卻求職者一般需要花的交通和等候時間，歡迎立即前往https://eeas.msshk.com/register申請宏力保安職位。

Hand in Hand with the  company reform that has taken place over the last two years, one other important issue, that of staff welfare, has and is being brought up to date. This will ensure that the all-round staff packages will be enhanced and optimised.  This has been achieved through the collection of employees’ opinions by carrying out surveys and interviews undertaken by the Staff Welfare Working Committee which was formed last year for this very purpose.  Now  a series of staff benefit items from Marriage Leave & Gestures, New-born Subsidies, Study Subsidies, Group Merchants Discount Offers, Medical Coverage up to aged 65, Compassionate & Condolences Leave as well as Birthday Vouchers are now in place and applicable to all full-time employees.  There are other improvements as well as new items in the pipeline currently under consideration and these will likely be confirmed and implemented in the not too distant future.

在過去兩年多，宏力保安進行了多方面的內部改革，其中一項是檢討員工福利政策，並透過問卷調查和會面收集員工的意見，更成立員工福利委員會並邀請基層和前線代表加入，與管理代表共同商討；最近有多項福利事項，包括結婚假及賀金、育嬰奶粉津貼及添丁賀金、進修津貼、集團購物優惠、醫療保障至65歲、恩恤假及慰問金，以至慶生蛋糕券，都已經落實執行，並適用於全職員工，還有多項優化及改善建議仍在研究中，有待稍後進一步落實。

MSS announces the promotion of Mr. Boris KWAN to Assistant General Manager with effect from 1 November 2021. Mr. KWAN joined MSS in February 2019 and has been overseeing the Security and Support Departments in his position of Principal Security Manager. Prior to joining MSS, Mr. KWAN had worked at Vigers Security Limited as an Associate Director. Before taking up a role in private security Mr. KWAN had a 36-year career in the Hong Kong Police Force which saw him bestowed with the Police Meritorious Service Medal on retirement.

宏力保安宣布關煥民先生於二〇二一年十一月一日晋升為助理總經理；關先生於二〇一九年二月加入宏力保安為首席保安經理，一直掌管保安部及支援部。關先生曾服務於威格斯警衞有限公司任職聯席董事，在未加入私人機構之前，關先生於香港警務處服務三十六年後退休，隨即獲頒香港警察榮譽奬章。

In keeping with the acclaimed M+ Museum of visual culture, MSS security staff have been outfitted with personally tailored uniforms consisting of blazers, trousers, shirts and highly distinctive M+ ties and scarves. These classically cut uniforms, designed by M+, are in keeping with the atmosphere of openness and approachability of this unique institution whilst also projecting a smart and authoritative image. MSS staff wearing the new uniforms have expressed their feeling that their dress elevates their status while also being functional in their spectacular surroundings. Each and every MSS staff attached to M+ has undergone a specially designed, in-depth training programme to better look after the safety, security and service quality needs of the client in such an iconic setting.

為配合享譽盛名的M+視覺文化博物館，宏力保安駐場人員都配有個人度身訂造的制服，包括西裝外套、長褲、襯衫以及非常標誌的M+領呔和領巾，這些由M+設計含古典色彩及剪裁的制服，與這個獨特場館內開放與平和的氣氛相融合，亦能突出保安人員英姿焕發和威嚴的形象; 能夠穿起新制服及派駐場館工作的宏力保安人員都感受到及表示，這套漂亮裝束大大提升他們的地位，完全有利於他們在壯麗的環境下執行工作。所有駐場的宏力保安人員必須經過為M+特設及和深度的訓練課程，以達到在這極具代表性的場館，客户對安全、保安以至服務質素的要求。

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MSS has been using the GalliNet UK programme PeopleHours™, a Cloud-based Duty Rostering and Reporting System, for over two years, to manage all their frontline duties in Hong Kong.  Software updates as well as total commitment and support have been continually received from GalliNet and this has ensured the system runs perfectly and smoothly without faults.   Very recently the new SMS (Short Message Service) function of the programme has been developed and activated for guards to receive confirmations prior to duties.

Billy CHEUK, General Manager of MSS, describes PeopleHours™ as the best of its kind, in guaranteeing precise guard deployment and accurate payroll information.  Marcus KERR, CEO of GalliNet UK, is pleased to have MSS as a major client in Hong Kong and undertakes to offer seamless technical support in the development, operation and use of PeopleHours™ by MSS.

Photo: GalliNet people - some head office team members

宏力保安(MSS)採用了英國GalliNet公司的PeopleHours™程式，即以雲端編更及報更系統管理前線人員的更份，而GalliNet公司一直提供軟件更新以及全面的支援，致令系統完美和暢順地運作，兩年多來並没有故障紀錄。最近，該程式新的手機短訊(SMS)功能更已開發及啓動，使保安人員在更前接收到更份的確定信息。

宏力保安總經理卓振聲形容PeopleHours™是同類系統中最好的，保證了精準的人員調配和計糧資料。英國GalliNet公司首席執行官Marcus KERR表示很樂意 MSS成為香港一個重大的客户，並承諾會在PeopleHours™程式發展和系統運作方面不間斷地向MSS提供技術支援。

圖：GalliNet 人員 - 部份總公司團隊成員

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The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority bestows MSS the Good MPF Employer and e-Contributor Awards

MSS saves Pay Errors by use of UK’s PeopleHours™ cloud-based App

Duty rostering and reporting goes on Cloud

MSS takes PeopleHours™ for duty reporting and rostering

MSS has been recognised under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) 2020-21 Good MPF Employer Award Scheme to receive awards for two categories namely i) Good MPF Employer and ii) e-Contribution.  This proves that MSS has attached great importance to retirement protection for its employees.  MSS Chief HR & Admin Manager Amy AU (photo R3) says she and her payroll team (photo) are inspired by the honours and further explains that the awards are earned by implementing the Cloud-based Duty Rostering and Reporting System introduced much earlier.  The system ensures payroll efficiency and accuracy and causes MSS staff in particular the frontlines to have increasing trust and confidence towards the company.

在強制性公積金計劃管理局(積金局)主辦的2020-21 年度「積金好僱主」嘉許計劃中，宏力保安同時獲得 i) 積金好僱主和ii) 電子供款獎 兩個獎項，這是宏力保安作為僱主致力保障及加強僱員退休福利的重大印證；宏力保安總人力資源及行政經理區秀華(圖右三)，與她的薪津組人員(圖)對獲得該兩項殊榮皆感到非常鼓舞，區秀華稱，宏力保安早前引入雲端電子編更及報更系統，大大提高計算薪津的工作效率和準確度，更重要的是加強了員工尤其前線人員對公司的信心和信任。

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MSS saves Pay Errors by use of UK’s PeopleHours™ cloud-based App

Duty rostering and reporting goes on Cloud

MSS takes PeopleHours™ for duty reporting and rostering

At MSS, On-the-job Training is set as one of the Management Priorities to cater for the varying needs of its clients.  MSS has won 3 Gold and 1 Silver Best Training Awards of 2020, which respectively go to MSS Headquarters, Manulife Financial Centre, Metro City Plaza II & III, and One International Finance Centre and Mall.  The campaign is co-organised by the Vocational Training Council and Hong Kong Police Crime Prevention Bureau, and is supported by the Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority.

Photo(L to R): Staff Relations & Training Manager Sammy CHEUNG, Senior Assistant General Manager Danny NGAN, General Manager Billy CHEUK, Senior Security Manager Sami MUI, attending the ceremony on 2021-09-24 at Police Headquarters.

在職培訓是宏力保安其中一個管理首要項目，旨在配合客户在保安方面不同的要求；宏力保安在二〇二〇度保安服務最佳培訓奬活動中獲頒三個金獎及一個銀獎，分別是宏力總所、宏利金融中心、新都城中心二及三期商場、國際金融中心一期及商場，活動由職業訓練局及警務處防止罪案課合辦，保安及護衛業管理委員會全力支持。

圖(左至右)：職員關係及訓練經理張五斤、高級助理總經理顏楚國、總經理卓振聲、高級保安經理梅健洲，出席2021年9月24日在警察總部舉行的頒奬典禮。

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Mid-Autumn Greetings from MSS

宏力保安祝中秋節快樂

The day-to-day operations of a typical sizeable security company are so heavy and complicated that it necessitates a means to effectively exchange updated information between departments, to which the industry refers as the ‘Morning Prayers’. MSS adopts this good practice ‘religiously’, and the morning prayers take place steadfastly on all working days come rain or shine. This ensures all stakeholders are on the same page such that the next series of actions that will be taken are up to the instant requirements of its clients and at the agreed service levels or beyond.

一家典型而較大規模的保安公司每日的運作實在非常繁複，一般都需要一種方式來促使各部門交换最新的信息，行內皆稱之為「早禱會」；宏力保安亦沿用這個「習俗」於每個工作天無論風吹雨打必進行早禱會，確保各持份者對於客户即時的要求將採取一致的行動，達到或甚至超越與客户商定的服務水平。

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In October 2020, MSS introduced and began running its e-Training Platform by use of a Web App on a Smartphone to link with the e-Training website; this was in addition to its traditional In-class Training. MSS’ e-Training has interactive online lectures and quizzes as well as live video talks with the Chief Trainer as and when needed. At MSS, on-the job training is provided to frontline officers on a monthly basis with a yearly schedule planned in advance and tailored to the Clients’ needs, all with electronic logs and certificates of completion for Clients’ reference and mutual records. The e-Training Platform is also part of the Certificate in Basic Security Services (Qualification Framework Level 1) Course conducted by MSS, which guides students to access the specified learning materials in the most convenient manner.

宏力保安於二〇二〇年十月引入及操作電子訓練平台，利用智能手機透過網絡應用程式連接主訓練網站，來輔助及加強傳統的課堂訓練；宏力保安的電子訓練提供互動及在線的講課和測驗，有需要時更可與總訓練主任現場視像對話；宏力保安一向每月為前線人員提供在職訓練，而這些訓練都是由訓練部每年籌劃或就客户要求而度身訂造，全程有電子記程和合格證書供客户備考及作雙方紀錄。電子訓練平台亦是宏力保安所舉辦的保安員培訓證書 (資歷架構第一級)課程的一部分，讓學員非常方便地透過平台找到課程指定的學習材料。

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