As the Asia Pacific region continues to develop and change so to do the issues facing the corporate community. For organisati ... ons wishing to attract and maintain a dynamic workforce, issues such as rapidly growing economies and generational shifts have given rise to new challenges in training and recruitment. These emerging issues sit alongside more traditional focus points such as multiculturalism & gender equality. Increasingly, these issues are demanding the attention of recruiters who need to be aware of the impact they can have at an organizational as well as economic level. The major issues facing multinational companies in both India and China showed there was great concern over the disparity between rapid economic growth and available talent to fill the emerging roles. The loss of experienced workers as they moved towards retirement & lifestyle changes was also creating a gap that was fast becoming an issue that needed to be addressed. Moving forward, it is clear companies are better served by building a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the community in which they live & work, and the client base they aim to attract. Each region faces its own challenges in capturing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Diversity Asia Pacific is focused on understanding the issues that are important to organisations in this region, and are committed to assisting them tap into the diversity network, therefore increasing productivity and participation in the workforce. read more