Impacting CSR in Asia

Those inclusive HR best practices serve not just a company or sector, but also the broader business community, was the resounding chorus at the recently concluded Diversity & Inclusion in Asia 2010 Conference, in Hong Kong.

The conference was organised by the Hong Kong-based Community Business, a non-profit organisation that helps companies improve their positive impact on people and communities.

Now in its fourth year, the Diversity & Inclusion conference has become the must attend diversity event for the region – raising the profile and debating the issues as they relate to Asia. The theme of this year’s conference was “Facing the Issues in Asia”, including economic and social divisions, caste, gender, homosexuality, generational diversity, disability, etc.

During the event thought leaders touched up on not just the most common aspects of diversity, but also addressing some of the tougher and more sensitive issues relevant to Asia, those that are diverse from the best practices of the West.

Nirmala Menon, CEO, Interweave, was the table host representing India at the breakout working lunch session. It was a great opportunity for Nirmala to discuss Diversity and Inclusion in India, touching upon issues pertinent to our cultural and social sensibilities.

With plans to bring the Diversity and Inclusion Conference to India next year, Interweave has partnered with Community Business to actively impact change in the D&I space in India.