HONG KONG RESOURCES

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The following are resources are specific to Hong Kong.

Reports and Publications (in date order)

2008

1. Diversity Priorities in Asia: Challenges and Actions to Impact Change
   By Shalini Mahtani and Kate Vernon, Community Business. January 2008
   

2007

1. The State of Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong Survey 2007 - A Summary  of Research Findings
   Chinese Version (here)

2. Diversity and Inclusion: A lever for solving talent pool dilemmas in India and China (Summary Report)

3. Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong - Case Studies by Kate Vernon and Annemarie Evans, sponsored by ABN-Amro, BP, CLP, Lehman Brothers, MTR Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank, June 2007
   Chinese Version (here)

4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Hong Kong -  A Survey of Good Practice 2007 by Shalini Mahtani and Kym Leo of Community Business, sponsored by Hewitt and The University of HK, February, 2007

5. Getting Started in Corporate Social Responsibility - A practical guide for small, medium and large companies in Hong Kong by Shalini Mahtani, CEO of Community Business, sponsored by Allen & Overy, MTR Corporate and Standard Chartered Bank. February, 2007 
   Chinese Version (here) 

 

2006

1. The State of Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong 2006 - A Summary of Research Findings by Shalini Mahtani, CEO of Community Business, sponsored by ABN-Amro, Baker and Mckenzie, Lehman Brothers, Manpower, MTR Corporation, Prudential, Standard Chartered Bank and UBS. 
   Chinese Version (here) 
   
   For the full report: please click Work-Life Balance Survey of the Hong Kong Population 2006 jointly written by Robert Ting-Yiu Chung, Karie Ka-Lai Pang and Kitty Suet-Lai Chan, The University of Hong Kong Public Opinion Programme

2. 'The Business Case for Employee Volunteering: Race for Mentors 2005 -
   A Tripartite Relationship' by Shalini Mahtani and Katharine de Vaal, Community Business.  Sponsored by Credit Suisse.  Supported by Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon).  April 2006.

3. 'Workplace Diversity in Asia: Pressing Issues and Barriers' by Shalini Mahtani, Community Business.  March 2006.

4. AIESEC China releases research: what do Chinese students wants from employers in China?

2005

1. Hong Kong Corporate Social Responsibility Charter: Launched by Community Business Leadership Team 2005.  September 2005.

2. Canadian Chamber report launched: What do stakeholders in Hong Kong expect from business?

3. 'Women Leaders in Hong Kong - Insights into their workplace experiences' by Shalini Mahtani, Community Business.  Sponsored by BP.  March 2005.

4. 'Employee Volunteering - The Guide' by Shalini Mahtani, Community Business.  Sponsored by Allen & Overy.  Endorsed by ENGAGE, International Business Leaders Forum and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service.  January 2005.
    

5. '企業義工服務指南' - 由馬夏邐著作、安理國際律師事務所贊助，並得到國際商界領袖論壇ENGAGE及香港社會服務聯會。公益企業2005年1月出版。

2004

1. 'The Business Case for Employee Volunteering: Race for Mentors 2004 - 
   A Tripartite Relationship' by Shalini Mahtani and Teresa Tam-Schroeder, Community Business.  Sponsored by Credit Suisse.  Supported by Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon).  November, 2004.
    

2. 'Work-Life Balance in Hong Kong: Survey Results and Detail Statistical Analysis' by Shalini Mahtani, Community Business and Dr Richard Welford, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong.  September, 2004.
    

3. 'Spirit of Corporate Social Responsibility - Time for Action in Asia' by
   Shalini Mahtani, Community Business.  July, 2004.
   A review of the First Asia Pacific CSR Series and Social Venture Network Asia Conference, July 2004, Singapore.
    

4. 'Business & Human Rights: A Study of Corporate Risk' by Richard Welford and Jonathan Hills, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong.  July, 2004.
    

5. 'Awareness and Attitudes to Environmentally and Socially Responsible Investment in Hong Kong: Summary Report' by Richard Welford, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong. Research Conducted in Conjunction with The Association of Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia (ASrIA).  June, 2004.
    

6. 'Assessing Corporate Environmental Risk in China: An Evaluation of Reporting Activities on Hong Kong Listed Enterprises' by Jason Chi-Hin Chan and Richard Welford, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong.  June, 2004.
   The risks to doing business in China are enormous.  So why are companies not disclosing those risks to their investors?
    

7. 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe, North America and Asia: 2004 Survey Results' by Professor Richard Welford, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong.  May, 2004.
    

8. 'Wasting Time at Work is Blamed on Poor Communication of Job Superiors' by Professor Leung Kwok at the School of Management, the City University of Hong Kong.  May, 2004.
   
    
9. 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong: A Survey of Best Practice' by Ms Shalini Mahtani, Community Business and Dr Richard Welford, Corporate Environmental Governance Programme, University of Hong Kong.  January, 2004.
   

2003

1. 'Getting Started - A Handbook for Companies in Hong Kong on Corporate Community Investment' by Shalini Mahtani, Community Business. Sponsored by Allen & Overy.  Endorsed by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service.  December, 2003.
   
    
2. What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
   A featured article by Community Business.  December, 2003
   
    
3. The Hong Kong Sustainable Development Index 2003 - Summary of Results
   The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong in partnership with the Department of Management Sciences of City University of Hong Kong announce the results from the first ever Hong Kong Sustainable Development Index Survey (HKSDI). 
   
    
4. 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe and Asia: Critical Elements and Best Practice' by Professor Richard Welford at the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, University of Hong Kong.  March, 2003.
   In the first ever Asia-wide survey of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Corporate Environmental Governance Programme (CEGP) at the University of Hong Kong has identified some encouraging elements, but the overall picture is one of Asian companies lagging behind their European counterparts.
   
   In Asia itself, there are differences between countries. For example, in Hong Kong companies fair better on the internal components of CSR whereas Singapore fairs better on the external aspects.
   
   
5. 'Corporate Governance as a Competitive Necessity' by Lam, J.C.K. Salahuddin, S. Tsoi, C.S.J (2003) at the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management.  March, 2003.
   This report finds that Corporate Governance is not yet a necessity for companies in Hong Kong but is an advantage for companies wishing to optimize their brand equity.  The research interestingly suggests that people in Hong Kong rate environmental and social indicators amongst the top 3 factors in making purchases after quality and price.

2001

1. 'The Role of Companies in the Development of a Vibrant Third Sector in Hong Kong' by Golin/ Harris Forrest.  2001.
   The Central Policy Unit of the Hong Kong government commissioned this research. Major findings include:
   • Big companies give more. So do companies with large numbers of staff employed locally
   • Companies are most willing to give to education, environment, poverty/ disabled/ aged, children and health
   • Corporate giving accounts for about 10% of total giving.
     
      
2. 'Survey on Attitudes Towards Corporate Volunteering in Hong Kong' by Research & Survey Programme, Lingnan University.  2001.
   The Central Policy Unit of the Hong Kong government commissioned this research. Major findings include:
   • The greatest hindrance to volunteering for companies is the lack of manpower
   • The two main drivers for corporate volunteering include helping the needy and finding meaningful activities for staff.

 

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