information in the opposite direction giving details of job opportunities and as much information as companies wish to provide about themselves.
Customer Base
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demand for the
Even if
In order to assess the potential service, the Institute has conducted a sample
sample survey of 216 of its member companies. Of the 63 companies that have responded so far, 75% would definitely or probably use IPM-Net. none of those who have not responded are interested in the service, the definite and probable users would represent 22% of the 216 companies. IPM is confident that these survey results support an estimated usage by 20% of Hong Kong's largest companies (i.e. those employing 200 or more employees) and 10% of medium size companies (i.e. those employing between 100-199 employees) which means a potential pool of 382 companies as
regular users [1].
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As regards usage by job-seekers, the Institute has conducted a number of surveys on former Hong Kong residents who now live in Canada. The surveys indicate that about 20% those who have lived in Canada for ten years or less are likely or definitely intending to return to Hong Kong for employment. Another 30% are undecided.
It is estimated about 124,000 persons from Hong Kong have taken up residence in Canada over the past ten years. Assuming IPM-Net can capture up to 8% of the Toronto market (i.e. one-quarter of the definite or probable returnees and 10% of the undecided) and 4% of the remaining Canadian market, IPM is confident that on full
Note [1]
a) companies employing
No.of
companies as at September 1990
1,075
IPM-Net estimated share
215 20%)
200 or more:
b) companies employing
100 - 199:
1,675
167
(10%)
2,750
382
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