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Meet the speakers for our upcoming public workshop on advancing Social Mobility at work.This session brings together sen...
09/01/2026

Meet the speakers for our upcoming public workshop on advancing Social Mobility at work.

This session brings together senior leaders and practitioners with deep experience across corporate leadership, social enterprise and institutional inclusion to explore how organizations can create equitable pathways for individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds to thrive professionally. Grounded in our regional research, the discussion will focus on culturally nuanced approaches to talent development and career progression across India and APAC.

Speaker lineup:
🔹Meenakshi Dagar, Chief Financial Officer, Lenovo India
🔹Neelam Pandey Pathak, CEO, Rozgar Dhaba
🔹Suresh Jethwani, Pune Site Lead and Chief Administrative Officer, Northern Trust India

Thank you to our sponsors Northern Trust for their continued support in advancing inclusion across the region.

Be part of the conversation shaping workplaces where talent and potential drive progress.

👉 Register now to secure your place: https://ow.ly/vAfC50XHg38

New Free Inclusion Resource for Organisations Working Across APAC Inclusion Action Toolkits: Inclusion in the Context o...
22/12/2025

New Free Inclusion Resource for Organisations Working Across APAC
Inclusion Action Toolkits: Inclusion in the Context of APAC Culture

APAC is home to extraordinary cultural, linguistic and religious diversity — and this deeply shapes how people work, communicate and lead. For organisations operating across multiple markets, understanding these cultural nuances isn’t optional. It is essential to building inclusion that truly works.

This Community Business Network toolkit explores how APAC cultures differ and how they are similar, and the impact these nuances have on teamwork, leadership, communication and belonging.

Why this matters for corporate organisations and DE&I leaders:
• Build culturally informed and locally relevant DE&I strategies
• Strengthen cross-market understanding and decision-making
• Support psychologically safe and inclusive multicultural teams
• Improve engagement in markets where hierarchy, harmony and indirect communication are deeply valued
• Ensure global inclusion goals are successfully adapted for APAC

Toolkit Highlights:
• Key cultural themes across APAC
• Regional nuances across South East Asia, Australasia and North Asia
• Practical tools and guidance
• A case study from Northern Trust Philippines (Ability Anchors)

📘 This comprehensive resource is FREE and publicly accessible, thanks to the support of Northern Trust. This resource is open to everyone, whether you’re a DE&I professional, business leader or simply passionate about inclusion in APAC.

👉 Learn more about the cultures of APAC and download the toolkit today: https://communitybusiness.org/latest-news-publications/inclusion-action-toolkits-inclusion-context-apac-culture

Community Business' Social Mobility in Asia: Philippines Deep Dive is now available to download on our website. This pub...
12/12/2025

Community Business' Social Mobility in Asia: Philippines Deep Dive is now available to download on our website.

This publication examines the structural, cultural and economic factors influencing socio-economic mobility in the Philippines. It highlights the impact of geographic disparities, access to education, informal employment conditions and the role of family and community networks in shaping opportunity. The report also provides practical recommendations for organisations and policymakers committed to advancing equitable pathways to mobility.

Download the full report here: https://ow.ly/i0eX50XHCcM

Join us for an APAC-wide workshop exploring how organisations can advance social mobility and support individuals from l...
11/12/2025

Join us for an APAC-wide workshop exploring how organisations can advance social mobility and support individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds to thrive professionally. Grounded in our regional research, this session will focus on culturally nuanced approaches to talent development and equitable career progression.

In this session:
• Understand how to design inclusive pathways for career growth
• Learn effective mentorship and leadership development strategies
• Explore practices that ensure equitable access to opportunities and advancement

Thank you to our sponsors Northern Trust for their continued support in advancing inclusion across the region.

Be part of the conversation shaping workplaces where talent and potential drive progress.

Register now to secure your place: https://ow.ly/qyio50XHg39

Important Update from Community Business.After years of passionate work advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I...
25/11/2025

Important Update from Community Business.

After years of passionate work advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), we share this message with deep gratitude and reflection: Community Business will be winding down its operations in the coming weeks. We aim to complete the wind-down process by 31 March 2026, subject to legal and operational requirements.

This decision follows a period of significant challenge. The economic climate and shifting public discourse around DE&I have made it increasingly difficult to sustain our mission. Despite the tireless efforts of our team and the unwavering support of our partners, we’ve reached a point where continuing is no longer financially viable.

To everyone who has walked this journey with us—thank you. Your belief in our mission and our work has made a lasting impact. Though this chapter is ending, the values we’ve championed live on in the work you continue to do.

For more information, please read our official statement here: https://communitybusiness.org/latest-news-publications/official-statement-important-update-community-business

Last chance to register for the Social Mobility in Asia: Japan Deep Dive Launch, a virtual event introducing our latest ...
25/11/2025

Last chance to register for the Social Mobility in Asia: Japan Deep Dive Launch, a virtual event introducing our latest research on the cultural, historical and economic factors shaping socio-economic mobility in Japan.

The report, a part of our Social Mobility in Asia: Advocacy, Collaboration and Action series, highlights how education pathways, intergenerational networks and workplace hierarchies influence opportunity, underscoring the need for locally informed inclusive strategies.

Gain key insights from the Japan Deep Dive, including:
• How academic background and parental networks shape mobility
• The impact of gender norms and seniority systems on career progression
• Practical guidance for building equitable and inclusive workplaces

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/u7Zl50XvFIt

Community Business is gearing up to launch the 2025 Singapore LGBTQ+ Inclusion Index, a benchmarking tool that evaluates...
21/11/2025

Community Business is gearing up to launch the 2025 Singapore LGBTQ+ Inclusion Index, a benchmarking tool that evaluates workplace policies, practices and culture across Singapore-based participating organisations. The launch will spotlight key findings from this latest edition, showcase best practice and offer practical guidance for companies looking to strengthen their LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts.

Join us at the launch to gain first-hand insights, hear the latest analysis and deepen your understanding of how organisations in Singapore are advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion.

🔗 Register now: https://communitybusiness.org/events/2025-singapore-lgbtq-inclusion-index-report-launch

Grateful to everyone who joined our final Asia Markets Briefing of the year, focusing on gender equity across Asia. Spec...
21/11/2025

Grateful to everyone who joined our final Asia Markets Briefing of the year, focusing on gender equity across Asia. Special thanks to our inspiring guest speaker, Shreya Jajoo, for sharing her powerful research and frameworks on leadership, DE&I, and creating meaningful change in our workplaces.

Key takeaways from the session:
- Gender equity is a leadership design issue, requiring system redesign—not just more representation.
- Closing gender gaps in Asia is not only the right thing to do but also drives stronger business outcomes and innovation.
- Accountability, transparency, and embedding equity metrics into leadership performance are critical steps.
- Allyship and sponsorship—especially open, visible support—are essential to move from scarcity to abundance mindsets.
- Progress includes diversity in leadership, cultural change, and measurable impact, but more work is needed for true inclusion.

The session also included a deep dive into the Asian markets to uncover current trends, latest legal updates and statistics around gender equity. We completed the session with a case study examining how what we've learnt can be implemented.

Thank you to our engaged Community Business Network for contributing your voices and commitment to advancing DE&I in Asia. Let’s keep working together for progress in the year ahead!

Community Business is furthering the conversation on social mobility in Asia through the Philippines Deep Dive Research ...
20/11/2025

Community Business is furthering the conversation on social mobility in Asia through the Philippines Deep Dive Research Launch, a virtual event introducing our latest report on the structural and cultural factors shaping socio-economic mobility in the Philippines.

Our research highlights how opportunity in the Philippines is shaped by geographic disparities, unequal access to education, informal employment structures and the strong influence of family and community networks. These intersecting factors affect how individuals navigate mobility and advancement, reinforcing the need for context-specific and inclusive strategies that broaden access to opportunity.

By joining, you can gain key insights from the Philippines Deep Dive report, including:
• How geography, education and informal employment shape mobility
• The role of family ties, community values and migration in shaping opportunity
• Practical guidance for organisations seeking to build equitable and inclusive workplaces

Join us for this virtual launch to explore actionable insights that can drive meaningful and localised change.

🔗 Register now to be part of the discussion: https://ow.ly/E4PI50XuzIG

On this Pink Friday, we’re recognising the organisations leading the way in creating inclusive workplaces for the LGBTQ+...
14/11/2025

On this Pink Friday, we’re recognising the organisations leading the way in creating inclusive workplaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

Introducing the Top 10 Organisations in the 2025 Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Inclusion Index — companies that have demonstrated strong, consistent commitment to equity and inclusion.
1. Linklaters
2. HSBC
3. A&O Shearman
4. Macquarie
5. Morgan Stanley
6. EY
7. Manulife
8. DLA Piper Hong Kong
9. Willis Towers Watson
10. Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

The index report includes a detailed category-by-category analysis, offering insights into progress across Hong Kong’s business landscape.

👉 Download the full report on our website to view complete results and analysis: https://ow.ly/lxsa50XrBfL

Community Business is proud to announce the 2025 Network Asia Markets Briefing on Gender Equity, our exclusive member ev...
14/11/2025

Community Business is proud to announce the 2025 Network Asia Markets Briefing on Gender Equity, our exclusive member event dedicated to advancing gender-related DE&I initiatives across Asia. Join us for an in-depth exploration of current gaps and opportunities, as we examine how organisations are progressing towards the 2030 gender equality goal and uncover ways to strengthen gender equity in the region.

We are delighted to welcome Shreya Jajoo as our featured speaker. Shreya is a serial entrepreneur, researcher and passionate advocate for inclusive governance, whose award-winning work illuminates how female leadership impacts decision-making, inclusivity, and long-term organisational success. As the host of She-Co., Shreya amplifies the voices of women driving change in leadership, sustainability and culture. Her research as a Doctoral Candidate inspires organisations to embed inclusion at the core of governance, fostering trust, innovation and sustainable growth.

This session promises valuable insights into the practical challenges and blind spots that organisations must address to achieve gender equity. Connect with peers, learn from leading voices and discover actionable strategies to support your organisation’s DE&I journey.

Interested in joining our network or learning more about the event? Contact us at [email protected].

The 2025 Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Inclusion Index Report is now available to download on our website.This year’s Index features ...
10/11/2025

The 2025 Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Inclusion Index Report is now available to download on our website.

This year’s Index features a detailed category-by-category analysis, highlighting both the progress made and the areas for improvement in fostering an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community within Hong Kong’s business landscape. It also showcases best practices from 24 participating companies, offering valuable insights and inspiration for organisations committed to strengthening their inclusion efforts.

📘 Download the full report here: https://communitybusiness.org/latest-news-publications/2025-hong-kong-lgbtq-inclusion-index-report

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