Staff morale and motivation has improved since the government implemented the five-day work week in July 2006, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung has said.

Speaking at a luncheon recently, Cheung said the upbeat employment market has led to intense competition for talent and a surge in staff turnover.

Adopting work-life balance instead of providing higher salary or better fringe benefits is an effective strategy to retain staff, as it offers a win-win scenario for both employers and employees, Cheung said.