Workplace diversity is generally defined by various demographic factors like gender, family status, race and others. Management should never neglect other factors like the differences in though, experience and lifestyle among staff members. Many research findings and professional opinions note that a diverse workforce can contribute to a more inclusive culture, eventually leading to business success. However, managing such a team is never an easy task. In this issue, several heavyweight speakers were interviewed and shared their views on the topic of workforce diversity.

The key aspects include:
1. Diversified workforce but still one team
2. Fostering diversity among Gen Y employees
3. Diversity is more than a quota
4. Opening the door to staff diversity
5. Making the most of diversity for talent optimization
6. Embracing differences to leverage potentials
7. Hong Kong makes progress with diversification but lags behind in inclusiveness
8. A diverse workforce results in higher adaptability and greater creativity

This issue's cover story will explore how organizations practices leadership in diversity with a seasoned consultant and professionals sharing their insights and suggestions. This issue also presents a number of feature interviews with experienced professionals sharing insightful ideas, while key topics like executive education trends will also be explored. Hope all these would give you some ideas of optimizing your own talent management strategies.

Chairman Leung's Secrets of Success:
Leading ERB in cultivating a Corporate Culture conducive to Manpower Training and Development
"The distinct competitive advantage of Hong Kong is our manpower talents. Promotion of corporate investment in manpower training and development is crucial to reinforcing this competitive advantage and enhancing our productivity", said Mr. William Leung Wing-cheung, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Employees Retraining Board (ERB)....

Chairman Leung's Secrets of Success:
Leading ERB in cultivating a Corporate Culture conducive to Manpower Training and Development...

OBSERVER
How To Be Influential

PEOPLE
Still hunting for fun

INSIGHT
User-centred versus profit-centred

HR DEVELOPMENT
Not just a board game…
The game of business finance and strategy

PEOPLE
From banker to Mum-trepreneur

HR DEVELOPMENT
Creating a Culture of Employee Effectiveness and Engagement

FEATURE
Diversified workforce but still one team

FEATURE
Diversity is more than a quota

FEATURE
Opening the door to staff diversity

FEATURE
Making the most of diversity for talent optimization

FEATURE
Embracing differences to leverage potentials

FEATURE
Hong Kong makes progress with diversification but lags behind in inclusiveness

FEATURE
A diverse workforce results in higher adaptability and greater creativity

REPORT
Talent Shortage Survey
Reveals Employees Needed in
Sales Representatives,
Technicians and Engineers

VIEWPOINT
A Fast Track to Career Advancement

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