OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

 

COMMUNITY BUSINESS NEWS AND EVENTS

 

COMMUNITY BUSINESS NEWS

1. Hong Kong Corporate Social Responsibility Charter - sign up now!
   The Charter was publicly launched by 23 companies of the Community Business Leadership Team on 26 September 2005.  The aim of the Charter is to raise awareness of CSR and to provide organisations committed to CSR with a declaration to demonstrate this responsibility to their stakeholders. For details on the Hong Kong CSR Charter and how to become a signatory, please visit: http://www.communitybusiness.org.hk/CSR_Charter.html.
   

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. "Managing Tsunami Relief Efforts: Lessons learned from corporate involvement"
   Evening Seminar, 26 October, 6.30-8.00pm, Hughes Room, FCC
   We will explore and discuss selected strategies that companies and charities have
   followed, and the obstacles and successes they have encountered in managing
   Tsunami relief efforts.  Speakers include: Renée Berman, Vice President,
   Community Investment, Credit Suisse First Boston; Fiona Courtenay-Evans,
   Associate Director, Corporate Responsibility & Community Affairs, UBS; and
   Mr. K M Chan, Secretary General, Hong Kong Red Cross.  For further details and
   registration information, please click here.
    
2. Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Conference
   2 day conference, 22-23 November, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
   This conference is crucial for companies committed to embracing diversity and
   inclusion in Asia .  With a focus on women in the workplace and cross cultural
   effectiveness, regional experts will address:

• What is the business case for diversity in Asia ?

• How do you embed a culture of diversity into day to day operations?

• What corporate initiatives have helped advance women in Asia ?

• How do you build and manage a cross cultural workforce?

Download the registration form and return by fax to (853) 2540 9520 to secure
your place today!
Visit http://www.communitybusiness.org.hk/Diversity.html for full conference
programme and list of confirmed speakers.  For enquiries please contact:
Kate Vernon at kate@communitybusiness.org.hk.

COMMUNITY BUSINESS JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. Conference Co-ordinator - Community Business
   2 day conference, 22-23 November, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
   Community Business is organising the first Diversity & Inclusion in Asia
   Conference on 22 and 23 November at the Island Shangri-La and is looking for a
   Conference Co-ordinator who will work alongside the Projects Manager providing
   essential conference management support.  Please click here for more details.  
   

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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

COMMUNITY BUSINESS NEWS AND EVENTS

1. Barclays Capital Asia Limited and Baker & McKenzie Become 'Corporate Citizens' of Community Business
   Community Business continues to attract companies committed to CSR, and has expanded its services to 22 Corporate Citizens or member companies.  For a full list of our Corporate Citizens, click here.
    
2. Employee Volunteering Workshops
   Community Business will conduct 4 identical workshops on EV in Ma rch 2005, helping businesses to develop an EV programme that meets business priorities, reflect employees’ interests and skills, and address community needs.  For details, click here.
    
3. Luncheon to launch the publication, 'Women Leaders in Hong Kong : Insights into their workplace experiences' (FULL)
   'Women Leaders in Hong Kong : Insights into their workplace experiences' is a must read for companies addressing diversity and for those genuinely interested in understanding the needs of women in the workplace.  A luncheon will be held on 11 March to launch the publication.  For details, click here.
    
4. New publications: 'Employee Volunteering: The Guide' and 'The Business Case for Employee Volunteering'
   Employee Volunteer: The Guide – the first publication in Hong Kong that addresses the key elements for successful corporate employee volunteering programmes.  Click here to view the publication.
   
   The Business Case for Employee Volunteering – The impact on all parties of a mentoring project was measured and the case study proves that if undertaken strategically, there is a strong business case for employee volunteering.  Click here to view the publication. 
   

1. CSR Good Practice Group formed
   A CSR Good Practice Group was formed following the conference 'The UK and the Greater Pearl River Delta: Developing Corporate Social Responsibility Together' by British Consulate General.  The Group explored different initiatives to move CSR forward in Pearl River Delta.  The second work group meeting will be held in March 2005.