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Definition
We are all different and bring different views and skills to the workplace. More and more companies recognise that this diversity is critical to business success. Nowhere is this more true than Asia. With the focus on continued growth and enhanced business performance, companies in Asia need to ensure they have access to the best ideas and the brightest talent ¡V regardless of what shape or form it comes in. Inclusion is about creating a workplace environment free from prejudice and discrimination so that all ¡V regardless of gender, culture, religion, age for example - can contribute their full potential.

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Our Expertise
Community Business has established itself as a leader in the field of diversity and inclusion in Asia. We are dedicated to progressing the discussion on diversity, understanding the challenges and issues facing companies operating in the region and making the link between diversity and enhanced business performance. We look to raise awareness of issues ¡V often ones that are rarely addressed, in order to facilitate discussion and bring about change. We look at gender issues, Asian culture, generational differences and the impact of Generation Y, disability and sexual orientation in the workplace. We publish research and hold events around the region. For individual companies we provide diversity training and consultancy including: facilitating focus group discussions, conducting company specific research on diversity, delivering diversity training and developing diversity case studies for use in Asia.

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Key Initiatives

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN ASIA CONFERENCE
Community Business successfully launched the first Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Conference in November 2005 and has held subsequent conferences in June 2007 and November 2008. The event attracts senior business leaders and diversity professionals from across the region and has become the primary forum for discussion on diversity in the workplace in Asia. The next conference will be held in Hong Kong on 9 & 10 November 2010. All companies interested in participating should contact Winnie Ng at Community Business.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN ASIA NETWORK
Community Business launched the Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Network (DIAN) in March 2008 in direct response to interest expressed by the growing number of companies looking to develop their diversity strategies in Asia. It was felt that there was a need for a professional forum that focused on diversity issues specifically as they relate to companies operating in Asia. 

DIAN has grown over the years from 13 Founding Members in 2008 to 21 member companies in 2010, spanning all industries. The Network meets regularly to network, learn and share best practice.  Member companies also work together to produce a tangible output each year that will go some way to progressing the discussion of diversity and inclusion in the region. To date this has included a Gender Diversity Benchmark Report for Asia and a research report entitled, Ageing: Impact on Companies in Asia (See next section).

To become a member of the Network or to find out more, please click here.


GENDER DIVERSITY BENCHMARK FOR ASIA
In March 2009, Community Business launched the first Gender Diversity Benchmark for Asia. This research tracks the participation of women at different levels of the organisation within 10 leading multinational companies in China, India, Japan and Singapore, providing a valuable starting point for companies looking to track their own performance in terms of promoting gender diversity.

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Publications

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Creating Inclusive Workplaces for LGBT Employees
Author: Shalini Mahtani & Kate Vernon
Published: June 2010
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Ageing: Impact on Companies in Asia
Author: Kate Vernon
Published: March 2010
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Women on Boards: Hang Seng Index 2009
Author: Shalini Mahtani & Kate Vernon
Published: Nov 2009
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Mentoring Programmes in Asia - A Summary of Facilitated Discussion
Author: Shalini Mahtani & Kate Vernon
Published: May 2009
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Gender Diversity Benchmark Report for Asia
Sponsored by: American Express
Published: March 2009
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Hong Kong Disability Resource Guide
Sponsored by: Merrill Lynch
In Partnership with: The Hong Kong Council of Social Services, Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities
Published: November 2008
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The Power of Employee Networks ¡V Experiences in Asia
Sponsored by: Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Thomson Reuters
Author: Kate Vernon
Published: November 2008
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Diversity & Inclusion: A Lever for Solving Talent Pool Dilemmas in India and China
Author: Shalini Mahtani
Published: June 2007
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Diversity Priorities in Asia: Challenges and Ways to Impact Change
Author: Kate Vernon
Published: January 2008
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Diversity in Asia: Pressing Issues and Barriers
Author: Shalini Mahtani & Kate Vernon
Published: March 2006
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Women Leaders in Hong Kong ¡V Insights into their workplace experiences
Sponsored by: BP
Author: Shalini Mahtani
Published: March 2005
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Key Contact
To find out more information about Diversity & Inclusion, please contact:

Winnie Ng, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Tel: +852 2152 1889
winnie@communitybusiness.org

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