Global Wellness Day brings to light the age-old question: “How can I live a healthier and better life?”. This day of celebration aims to direct thoughts of both individuals and society towards “living well” not just for today, or in June, but all year round. It is important to first understand what we mean when we use terms like wellness and wellbeing.

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IMPACTxAsia | Are the Terms ‘Wellness’ and ‘Wellbeing’ Merely Buzzwords?

Nearly 50% of Hong Kong can’t swim. Which is why programmes like Splash are needed in our community. In this episode of CB Up for Discussion, we're excited to welcome Simon Holliday, co-founder of the Splash programme, and Daisy Luscaw, a senior swim coach who has transitioned from participant to leader. 

Splash is more than just a swimming initiative; it’s a transformative programme that empowers marginalized communities, particularly migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. Through swimming, participants not only gain essential life skills but also build confidence, social connections, and a sense of belonging. 

Join us as Simon and Daisy share their personal journeys and the impact of Splash on mental well-being and social mobility. We’ll discuss: 

The significance of swimming as a life skill and its implications for social mobility 

The holistic benefits of physical activity on mental health 

Inspiring success stories from participants who have found community and purpose through Splash 

This episode is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the ripple effects that come from creating inclusive spaces. Tune in to discover how we can all contribute to a healthier, more supportive community!

Social Mobility through Sport | Up for Discussion with Splash

Building Responsible Leadership Ep. 1 | Tackling Workplace Mental Health Through Virtual Reality

We are all guilty of keeping one eye (or ear) on a colleague and the other on our phones when in a meeting or continuing to draft an email as a colleague steps over to our desk with a question. Even in researching around this topic I am ashamed to admit that I continued to peruse articles while a colleague asked me a question – which I then needed to return to 30 minutes later to clarify as I had not retained any of what she said. It turns out I am not alone: according to research from the University of Missouri, we are on the whole, poor and inefficient listeners. In fact, the average person retains between 25% and 50% of what they hear! Clearly, passive or distracted listening is bad for productivity but it is also bad for workplace morale – a team that feels unheard or undervalued will not work cohesively and it falls to the responsible leader to pave the way for creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they are (and actually are) heard.

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IMPACTxAsia | Developing The Art Of Active Listening For Inclusive Leadership

The negativity, worry and uncertainty sweeping the globe at the moment is undeniably impacting our interactions at work and at home. With workforces unsure of what their job security may look like in the long-term, it falls to the responsible leader to steer their organisation with integrity, mindfulness  and intentional listening in order to defuse tension and ensure productivity, wellbeing and morale remain high. Often overlooked however, is the power of gratitude to bind these traits together. Showing appreciation for your team is the foundation of a positive outlook and building a productive team. Gratitude as an emotion blocks negativity: you cannot, for example feel grateful and envious at the same time. Therefore by removing a pessimistic outlook from your leadership style and instead focusing on the wins and appreciating your teams value, you will open the gateway to breeding kindness, and allow space for mindful and intentional leadership.

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IMPACTXAsia | Gratitude  An Underutilised Tool In The Responsible Leader’s Playbook

Beyond COVID-19: Building a Workplace for Caregivers in Asia The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenge of juggling work and caregiving. With school closures and lockdowns, many people are busy caring for loved ones while trying to get work done at home. While these disruptions from the pandemic may be temporary, the quest to balance family and professional commitments is here to stay. Even if we take the pandemic out of the equation, there are still many reasons why companies would be well advised to prioritise supporting caregivers in their corporate agenda. In our latest research, we examine the drivers and opportunities in the context of Asia.

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IMPACTxAsia | Beyond COVID-19: Building a Workplace for Caregivers in Asia

At every stage of their personal (and therefore working) lives, women face changes and challenges that are unique to them and poorly understood or catered for by men and - more often than not - male-dominated or designed workplaces. Across the globe, but particularly in Asia, these topics are rarely discussed and seen as shameful or taboo to be tackled in an open forum. This silence, misunderstanding and lack of resources to cater to a female workforce is contributing to the leaking pipeline of female talent and posing an additional barrier to women’s advancement in the workplace. While there have been some moves on the global stage to engage with the conversation about women’s health and the specific challenges that they face, more could be done to bring these topics to Asia and localise the discussion to service our workplaces and the nuances that women in our key markets face.

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IMPACTxAsia | Women’s Wellbeing In The Workplace

Community Business brings positive change to businesses which leads to positive change throughout society. Community Business uses innovative and data-driven initiatives and practices to underpin their drive for progress in business and across the community.

Our focus on responsible and inclusive business is aligned to 4 mission-led themes:

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

A nimble organisation with offices in Hong Kong and India as well as a network of partners across Asia, Community Business is poised to help companies have a positive impact on their people and the wider communities in which they operate.

To learn more visit our website www.communitybusiness.org

Social Mobility through Sport | Up for Discussion with Splash

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