During the event there was a panel discussion that addressed wellness practices in our homes or outside the office. Ms. Mariam Ashroff, Head of Sustainability Management, Asia – LGT Bank (Hong Kong), shared with us that this new normal does not create boundaries for her team in Hong Kong communicating and collaborating with her colleagues around the world. LGT created its Move For Good initiative that allows her colleagues all around the world to participate together and get connected through this program. Ms. Mariam commented, “for one month we invited everybody at LGT globally to either, swim, hike, run, bike with LGT donating a certain amount to UNICEF for their efforts.” An mobile application was created that enabled colleagues around the world to post pictures exchanging hiking sceneries in different parts of the world. This program was just one of the ideas shared of how people can still remain healthy, both physically and mentally, while engaging with others virtually.  

Mr. Yanick Girard, Managing Director, Servier Hong Kong Limited also shared some great examples of how to take care of their employees both physically and mentally during these unprecedented times. “ Our Employee Assistance Program was implemented very early. It allows employees to get counselling whenever needed because this period was quite stressful. In addition, special lectures and tips related to stress management were offered to the teams. Improved and upgraded medical insurance for our teams was also provided.”
Both panelists as well as the moderator concluded that “listening” to your colleagues, teams and employees offers great opportunities and helps to generate innovative ideas. And “trust” remains the fundamental key element in the workplace regardless of the working environments or external factors.