Contract staff at Hongkong Post have publicly criticized a government-led transfer scheme designed to move temporary employees into permanent roles. According to reports, affected workers argue that the current criteria for the program are too narrow, effectively excluding many staff members who possess relevant experience but do not fit the specific requirements of the available positions.

Workers interviewed by the South China Morning Post indicated that the concessions offered by the government provide insufficient support for those seeking long-term stability. The staff members are specifically advocating for the inclusion of more diverse career pathways, highlighting that roles such as 'workman' and 'artisan' are currently not being adequately addressed by the scheme. While the government has reportedly offered priority status to certain applicants, the workers contend that this does not address the fundamental issue of matching the scheme to the actual skills and circumstances of the existing workforce.

There is currently no public response from the Hongkong Post management or the government regarding these specific criticisms. The situation remains a point of contention for temporary staff who feel that the current transition process ignores their contributions and professional background.