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Marriage equality is the state of having the same rights and responsibilities of marriage as others, regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity. We at FELIZ Consulting believe that everyone should have equal rights and opportunities in life.  LGBT+ in the Workplace Although things have evolved and improved in the world in regards to equality, the LGBT+ community often still faces hostility in the workplace. They experience discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, at work and outside. Transgender workers are especially vulnerable to discrimination as they are many times not hired -- or are fired or not promoted -- due to their gender identity or expression. Fear prevents LGBT+ employees from bringing their "full selves" to work. They often cover or downplay aspects of their authentic selves (e.g., by hiding personal relationships or changing the way they dress, speak or express themselves) ...

Diversity is a measure of the difference in identity: elements like gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, ability, religion and more. Inclusion is a respect for and appreciation of these differences – the deliberate act of welcoming and valuing diversity. Racial Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace In a workplace, diversity means employing people who may be different from each other and who do not all come from the same background.2 Workplace diversity doesn't just extend to hiring diverse individuals but also making sure that the participation of these employees is equal.3 This is when it is so important to look into our biases, conscious and unconscious, slow down the decision-making process and make better choices. Initiatives like the EOC Charter, customized training and 1:1 executive coaching to leaders can help organizations grow into a more inclusive place. EOC The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is a statutory body responsible for impl...

I think it is fair to say that most of us are feeling a bit unsettled about the uncertainties brought up by the COVID-19, the work from home arrangements and how everything is just very different than our typical routine. With all these changes, I wonder what are you doing to stay physically and mentally healthy during these times? Here are my top 5 tips that I hope can help you, just as they are helping me! (1) Make the most of it: Whereas it is inconvenient to be homebound, to wear a mask when going out and to have your typical daily routine interrupted, it is also an opportunity to appreciate what we have and to make the best out of it. I’ve been feeling really grateful for my home, the medical care we have in Hong Kong and the family bonding time that this virus is giving my family. Don’t get me wrong, having a husband and two teenagers home most of the day drives me crazy at times! But on the positive side, having everyone home has created a lot of great moments...

In order to answer this question, we must first understand what unconscious bias is, then look at the content and format of such unconscious bias training to see the possible impact. It is crucial to look at how unconscious and conscious biases, diversity and inclusion programs affect the workplace.  Can they help embrace diversity and promote true inclusion?! If done well, we believe they can. What is Unconscious Bias? As the words suggest, unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of, which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, based on our background, including our cultural environment, our values, and personal experiences. When we hear the words “Unconscious Bias,” many people still tend to have a negative reaction and think of it as something bad that “others have” but “not me”. However, it is important to understand the con...

With the ushering of a new year, much emphasis is placed on setting new goals and challenging oneself to be better in one way or another. The  “New Year-New Me,”  is a widespread resolution posted on various social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. People tend to discuss the changes, challenges or goals they want to see or acco mplish as the new year begins. Similarly, corporations and businesses are gearing up to face new challenges that the year brings in a complex political and economic environment. So if you want a fresh start, to be better equipped to deal with new challenges or simply want to do better where you are; you may want to consider doing coaching in Hong Kong.  Several studies have been done about the needed skills in the workplace this year. Entitled “2020 Workplace Trends Report”,  Udemy , an online learning platform, lists ten skills that employees and employers should improve on. At the top of this list of skills is...

Most successful people have had a coach by their side. They would also agree that one of the best decisions they have made in order to be happier and win has been to integrate this executive coaching into their day-to-day lives. Bill Gates, Oprah and Eric Schmidt are some of the many examples of successful people who attribute a significant part of their success to the lessons and experiences they had by having a coach. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, believes that everyone needs coaching. As he said: "Everyone needs a coach. We all need people who give us feedback. That is how we improve." What is Executive Coaching? In every good coaching arrangement, there is a deep dive into self-awareness looking at strengths, weaknesses and positive potential of humans. In Executive Coaching there is a big element of receiving feedback, but it is so much more than that. Executive Coaching is an efficient, high impact process that helps people and performance, particularly...

Getting a Life Coach in Hong Kong is one of the best things you can do. It is one of the best ways you can help develop yourself and your team. Hong Kong is one of the busiest, most stressful and fast-paced places in the world. It is constantly changing as it booms with night markets, shopping centers, small and big businesses. Hong Kong has approximately 7 million citizens making it a very crowded place to be. With all the daily hustle and bustle of living in the +852, it’s easy to lose sight of your personal goals amidst the business and the day to day tasks. That is where life coach training in Hong Kong comes in. Life Coach is a profession that is quite different from consulting, mentoring, advicing, therapy or counseling. The coaching process addresses specific personal development, objectives, business, and personal successes, looking at conditions and transitions in the client's personal life, relationships and/or profession to help the client move to a happier and mor...