HK Institute of Human Resource Management Explore New Horizons of Corporate Volunteering Virginia Choi President, IHRM 21 June, 2002

HK Institute of Human Resource Management I. Background of IHRM

About IHRM A non-profit and non-government professional organization found in 1977 Until now (Mar 31) 3,400 members

Mission of the Institute To maintain, develop and enhance professional standards in HR management, covering quality, ethics and practices AND To increase the influence of HR professionals, for the benefit of individuals and organizations in Hong Kong

Structure of IHRM Council 13 committees (Data Protection, MPF, China HRM, Research) Secretariat

Services and Activities Provision of information/data/advice to facilitate HR work Provision of professional training programs, seminars, and conferences to enhance and update HR/business knowledge and know-how Provision of networking and sharing opportunities for exchange of best practices and ideas  Serve the community and advise the government

II. Why Corporate Volunteering?

Benefits: 1. To the individual 2. To the organization 3. To the society

1. To the individual  A well-being person which includes physical, social and mental health being  A balance work and personal life  Life-long learning  Networking

2. To the organization Social responsibility Corporate image Public relations Investment Learning organization

3. To the society Love and caring society Love and caring society Back to basic: human touch society Back to basic: human touch society

III. Case Studies China Light and Power China Light and Power Jardine Matheson Jardine Matheson

IV. How to make it happen? To start from yourself: no return on investment To start from the Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Departments

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