7/27/22, 2:38 PM 6 HR Trends in Asia-Pacific | HR Exchange Network
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
People around the world are recognizing the business and moral imperatives of seriously addressing diversity,
equity, and inclusion (DEI). Asia Paci{c is no dixerent. Finding focus can be a challenge.
"To improve our D&I strategies, I think there are two key points (1) to start thinking about the intersectionality
across dixerent D&I pillars, such as women, people with a disability, etc. and (2) to stay focused on a few priorities
and move the needle on those," says Shruti Ganeriwala, HR Director of Foods & Refreshments & Head of
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Unilever Australia & New Zealand. "D&I is a topic for which so much can be
done, but teams need to really zoom in on where to best prioritise their exorts before moving on to the next
focus area."
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Mental Health and Wellness
The pandemic and all its consequences, which included isolation, {nancial stress, parental stress, loss of all
kinds, illness, and death took its toll on humanity. As a result, many people are suxering. People are facing
challenges big and small, from additional stress to diagnosed mental illness. More and more, employees expect
their bosses and the companies for which they work to tend to their mental health and wellness. HR leaders are
responding with bene{ts that include coverage of mental health needs, access to counseling and therapy, and
apps and activities to help reduce stress.
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HR trends in Asia Paci{c re|ect the changes in the workplace that are happening as a result of the pandemic.
Trends can sometimes end up being a short-lived fad. But these have a weightier feel to them. The pandemic
seems to have accerlated transformation, and Asia Paci{c - truly the world - will never be the same.
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