Description
As the global focus on the impact of Covid-19 shifts outside of Asia and as many more countries come to terms with it’s unique challenges, is it ‘business as usual’, and what does this mean for employees, employers and the wider community? Will the xenophobia we see in the public domain spillover into the workplace?
With fear and uncertainty gripping populations worldwide, there are increasing accounts of fake news, microaggressions, grievances and employees suffering from the emotional toll of the pandemic. Looking at lessons from Asia, join us for an interactive virtual session to learn about the impact of the current outbreak on the workplace. Understanding how this is triggering fear, racism and aggression, and equip yourself with recommendations on managing and prioritising employee wellbeing.
What you can expect from this session
- Examine the emotions and issues that contribute to the increase in microaggressions being reported and experienced in our everyday interactions.
- Explore the people management challenges companies are facing and discuss proactive steps we can take to minimise workplace disruptions.
- Learn from discussion with other HR, D&I and Team Leaders by participating in online group discussions facilitated by the Community Business team.
- Walk away with practical tips and insights you can bring back to inform your company response strategy, policies and procedures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
Target Audience
- HR Professionals
- D&I Professionals
- Business Leaders/Owners with business interests in Asia and globally
Event Speakers
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Michael Chan
Manager, DIAN Learning and Engagement at Community BusinessRead More -
Sakshi Kumar
Senior Manager, Employee Wellbeing at Community BusinessRead More
Michael Chan
Manager, DIAN Learning and Engagement at Community Business
Michael is currently Manager of DIAN Learning and Engagement at Community Business. He is a Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-being Professional with cross-disciplinary knowledge in psychology and public health. Michael supports clients across a range of industries to find solutions to diversity challenges within their business by providing a combination of consulting and training services, as well as conducting roundtables and mixers to facilitate discussions on diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing as a societal and business issue.
On a voluntary basis, Michael is part of the Global Shapers Community Hong Kong Hub, a global youth leadership initiative of the World Economic Forum. He is leading the hub’s mental health initiative, branded as “Shaping Minds”, that aims to raise awareness about workplace mental wellbeing, normalizes the discussion on workplace mental health, and ultimately improves community wellbeing of Hong Kong.
Michael is also an alumnus of the American Express Leadership Academy, a leadership program for young social purpose leaders and innovators. He is interested in anything related to diversity and inclusion, public health, and the translation of psychological science research to the real world.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michael holds a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Psychology, and he completed his Master of Public Health at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is native in Cantonese and fluent in English and Mandarin.
On a voluntary basis, Michael is part of the Global Shapers Community Hong Kong Hub, a global youth leadership initiative of the World Economic Forum. He is leading the hub’s mental health initiative, branded as “Shaping Minds”, that aims to raise awareness about workplace mental wellbeing, normalizes the discussion on workplace mental health, and ultimately improves community wellbeing of Hong Kong.
Michael is also an alumnus of the American Express Leadership Academy, a leadership program for young social purpose leaders and innovators. He is interested in anything related to diversity and inclusion, public health, and the translation of psychological science research to the real world.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michael holds a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Psychology, and he completed his Master of Public Health at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is native in Cantonese and fluent in English and Mandarin.
Sakshi Kumar
Senior Manager, Employee Wellbeing at Community Business
Sakshi is the Senior Manager, Employee Wellbeing, based in Hong Kong.
She has been working in the social impact sector for the past decade, overseeing project management, stakeholder engagement and strategy in previous roles. Sakshi has experience working with several MNC's and SME's across the APAC region. In her earlier role at Community Business, she was mainly responsible for developing, designing and delivering content-rich and engaging DIAN meetings. Her qualification as a Mental Health Professional has greatly influenced her interest in advocating for the inclusion of diverse groups, including speaking at academic conferences on mental health challenges unique to ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
In addition to leading the Employee Wellbeing Programmes, Sakshi partners with corporate clients to develop training modules and workshops to facilitate conversations around mental health challenges. Specialising in developing coping skills to cope with burnout, anxiety, stress management and workplace performance issues.
Graduated from Monash University, Sakshi holds a Masters degree of Arts in Counselling and Applied Psychology. She is fluent in English.
She has been working in the social impact sector for the past decade, overseeing project management, stakeholder engagement and strategy in previous roles. Sakshi has experience working with several MNC's and SME's across the APAC region. In her earlier role at Community Business, she was mainly responsible for developing, designing and delivering content-rich and engaging DIAN meetings. Her qualification as a Mental Health Professional has greatly influenced her interest in advocating for the inclusion of diverse groups, including speaking at academic conferences on mental health challenges unique to ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
In addition to leading the Employee Wellbeing Programmes, Sakshi partners with corporate clients to develop training modules and workshops to facilitate conversations around mental health challenges. Specialising in developing coping skills to cope with burnout, anxiety, stress management and workplace performance issues.
Graduated from Monash University, Sakshi holds a Masters degree of Arts in Counselling and Applied Psychology. She is fluent in English.