Tuesday, 24 April 2018

2018 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards

Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 is a finalist for two 2018 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards! After combing through over 100 nominations that were received, Community Business just announced it’s finalists for the 2018 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards! The Award Winners will be announced at the very prestigious fundraising Gala Dinner to be held on 15 May 2018. Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 is proud to support this important campaign, which prides itself on being the first annual awards honoring and celebrating LGBT+ inclusion in Hong Kong (since 2014). This year there are a total of 12 different award categories, which each has up to 4 finalists selected.

Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022, in conjunction with marketing communications agency Ogilvy, was nominated for the LGBT+ Marketing Campaign Award. Hong Kong won the bid to host the Gay Games in 2022, a world-class sporting and cultural festival event.
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 was also nominated for the LGBT+ Community Impact Award, for winning the bid to host the Gay Games in 2022. The bidding process included compiling a bid book, fundraising, reinforcing a sense of community within the LGBT+ community with outreach events, hosting the Federation of Gay Games inspectors, and presenting the bid to the Federation of Gay Games voting members.  
Also of special note are GGHK2022 leaders and mentors, Siufung Law, Benita Chick, James Tong, Les Peches and Pink Season.
  • Siufung Law, Ambassador for GGHK2022, is a finalist for the Transgender Inclusion Award.
  • Benita Chick, Co-Chair of the GGHK2022 Bidding Team, is a finalist for the Lesbian Inclusion Award.
  • James Tong, a tireless and passionate advocate of Gay Games Hong Kong 2022, is a finalist for the LGBT+ Executive Sponsor Award.
  • Les Peches, our colleagues and friends who’ve played an instrumental role in the bid for Gay Games 2022, is a finalist for the LGBT+ Mentoring Award.
  • Pink Season, both our allies and Asia’s premier and leading diversity and inclusion festival, is a finalist for the LGBT+ Community Impact Award.
All of us at Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 want to extend our congratulations to everyone, both those nominated and finalist, for their hard work, meaningful contribution, and camaraderie in helping to motivate LGBT+ inclusion in Hong Kong. We can’t wait to see you at the Gala Dinner on 15 May 2018, and wish all of the finalists the best of luck. We are ALL winners!
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Excellent Advantages Women bring to the Workplace

As time marches forward, we are witnessing much more emphasis on bringing diversity to the workplace and having it confirmed that women contribute just as much as men to the world of work. Lesley Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Cognatio Law, the latest NewLaw evolution in Hong Kong, knows the challenges faced in a male-dominated profession all too well. Women bring progress, attention to detail and much more to the workforce. A recent video from the South Morning China Post (SCMP) featuring Jack Ma, Alibaba Group founder and China’s richest man, giving a keynote speech at Alibaba’s Gateway ’17 in Detroit, agrees with this and credits hiring women as the ‘secret of Alibaba’s success”. Alibaba’s company makeup is currently about 47 percent women and climbing!
Everyone, male or female, is an individual and brings different skills to the table, but overall “soft skills” are usually more developed in women, and women are generally more willing to utilise them. These soft skills are also sometimes referred to as “feminine skills” and include: relational intelligence, emotional intelligence, holistic perspective, inclusion, empathy and intuition as well as a superior social sensitivity in reading non-verbal cues and other people’s emotions.

Some other benefits women bring to the workplace are:
Strong communication and networking skills; women, in general, respond more effectively than men to visual, verbal, and emotional factors. By collaborating as a team, sharing ideas and advice, a talented female manager can then guide her team to the best solutions, promotion of teamwork and collaborative efforts.
Team Building; boosting productivity and team spirit by helping every member of the team feel that their efforts and contributions are valued. By building team spirit, you will have a happy workforce where everyone is motivated to give their maximum effort towards the benefit of the company.
Strong Ethics; most women have a strong sense of right and wrong, and prefer to accomplish every job with an eye toward fairness. This is probably only natural after many years of being overlooked in favor of a male counterpart simply because of their gender! With a strong sense of fair play established; by involving more women in your business; you will find the incidents of unethical business being reduced considerably.
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Cognatio Law was established by NewLaw industry veteran Lesley Hobbs, in response to the growing demand for flexible lawyers in Hong Kong. By partnering with us, your business can save a significant amount on its resourcing costs. Partnering with Cognatio law is simply a smart move! Your business is able to engage individuals or teams on an ongoing basis for either one-off assignments, time-critical or business sensitive projects. We offer flexible rates, fixed-cost pricing and monthly retainers depending on your specific budget requirements. Please contact Cognatio Law today to inquire further.

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Top Tips for a Better Treadmill Workout

Stepping into utime Fitness Studio’s for the first time may be a little overwhelming, simply because there are so many different exercise machines to choose from. One great way many people get a good cardio workout in is to step on a treadmill for a brisk walk or run. The humble treadmill should really be part of any workout regimen, even if you are all about building muscle mass. It’s always important to improve your stamina and cardio– and a treadmill can help you achieve both.
Now you know that the treadmill should be one of your go to pieces of equipment at the gym, you will want to learn some tips that will help you get the most out of the machine. The first thing that you need to know is that you need to warm up a little first. Some people think that the treadmill is a machine that can be used as a warm-up before a workout, but that is not necessarily the case. Our top treadmill tip: Always stretch first!

Another great way to get more out of a treadmill is to use the incline function. You are not going to get much from simply running on a flat surface, but once you get a little incline in there, that brisk walk quickly becomes a real workout. That said, going too steep too soon can lead to potential muscle strains, so learn your limits and work up to those steeper inclines.
You goal here is to get a full body workout, which means that those treadmill rails or handlebars should only be used when you need to steady yourself or feel that you need a breather. Work those arms when you run and get the blood pumping all over. Posture is also something that needs to be paid attention to. There is a tendency to lean or slump over when you run on a treadmill, so make sure that you are in an upright position at all times.
Another thing that you need to remember when you are running on a treadmill is to stay hydrated. The units at utime Fitness Studio’s all come with holders where you can place your water, so you don’t need to worry about needing to juggle your juice while you run. If you are looking to really up the pace and get a great cardio workout on the treadmill, get those headphones in and get your favorite music going. Fast-paced music can motivate you as well as simply helping you to enjoy your workout more, while you get in some serious shape at utime!
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Build Brand Awareness with these Digital Marketing Trends

Clients who partner with Primasia Corporate Services gain access to an array of experienced professionals, delivering a variety of services to help their business grow. There are still plenty of things that the average business can do on their own, and in this day and age building brand awareness is very much at the top of the list. One thing about building brand awareness is that you are never done, as trends constantly change in the world of digital marketing– meaning that the things you do to enhance your brand today, may well be outdated tomorrow.
As we move further into 2018, businesses need to be aware of these changes, which brings us nicely to the first digital marketing trend you need to be aware of, which is relevance. In the past customers were often kept happy by simply receiving an occasional email from the businesses that they follow, but that is changing. Nowadays customers are looking for a more personalized experience, as well as content and information that is relevant to their needs. You are going to find that capturing the attention of the consumer is going to be tougher, with more and more ways to get the message out now available. A great ad can be an excellent attention grabber that immediately boosts the business of the advertiser– you just need to find the best platform to promote it on.
There is no longer a one size fits all approach to getting people into your sales funnel, which should be designed to capture the attention of potential customers, and lead to a purchase (action).  It’s time to get creative, and target a wider audience– which can be achieved by building your brand. Money is now routinely spent on brand awareness, and while it is tough to track the ROI on the money spent doing so, the returns are still handsome over the long haul if you do things correctly.
Your goal this year should be to reach as many people as possible, making it look as though your business is everywhere your customers are. If you have cornered the market in Instagram, for example, but skip using all the other social media options out there, you should rethink your brand building strategy. You need to reach and appeal to as many people as possible, which means spreading your digital marketing wings on as many platforms as possible.
Business in today’s digital world changes at the speed of light, and you need to adapt to those changes quickly if you are to stay ahead of the game. Primasia Corporate Services can help you with many of the finer details of running your business, but it is up to you and every single one of your employees and company representatives to ensure that hard work is being done behind the scenes to show off your business in the best light possible, when presented to the buying public.

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Sunday, 22 April 2018

Reach Your Fitness Goals!


Polestar Pilates Asia CEC Workshops: Rotational Sports
At Polestar Pilates Asia, there is an increasing demand for advanced look at exercises that are designed for people who are involved in rotational sports, such as golf and tennis, as well as those who are simply looking to improve their health and wellness. That demand has been heard, and on April 28, 2018, Polestar Pilates will be addressing this by delivering an advanced 8-hour Pilates course on Rotational Sports, including techniques and exercises designed to keep your client’s muscles healthy while performing these sports.
While this is sure to be exciting news for anyone who is involved in rotational sports, it gets even better, as the Rotational Sports course will be led by Polestar Pilates Senior Educator Alexander Bohlander! In addition, Mr. Bohlander will also be leading Pilates for Men (Healthy and Happy Men), and Introduction to Neurorehabilitation with Pilates, 4 hours each, on Sunday 29 Apr 2018. There will be much to learn on this jam-packed weekend and you will be getting that education from one of the best in the business.
Healthy Pre and Post Workout Habits from utime Fitness
When you want to get in shape, you go to utime Fitness Studio’s, as you know you will have access to the best equipment and training available 24 hours a day. While the gym that you choose for your workouts is incredibly important, what you do before and after your workout has a major impact on your overall results. Pre-workout routines (including what you eat and drink as well as proper stretching and warm up techniques) play a major role in your performance and can help you reach levels that you wouldn’t be able to attain otherwise.
Consistently engaging in physical activity is only one part of obtaining and maintaining good health, good nutrition and sleep, among other factors, are also very important. Building good habits will ensure your muscles recover properly, help you fuel your workouts, and maximize your results.
Here are a few good pre and post workout habits to build: Click here to read the full article.

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Dancers love Pilates! Sculpt Long, Lean Muscles at Iso Fit
Iso Fit, located in Central, Hong Kong, offers high-intensity, low-impact Pilates workouts that are guaranteed to keep you moving and dancing! Pilates is a natural choice for dancers when choosing supplementary training. Why? Their long history together makes them naturally cohesive; they’ve been connected and trained together for a very long time.
During World War 1, Joseph Pilates began creating his movement program, afterwards immigrating to New York City in the 1920s where he connected with the New York City Ballet. Dancers found his method helped them achieve optimal performance and as an added (and important!) benefit, the training helped to reduce the risk of injury.
Dance is a complex movement that requires grace, flexibility and creativity– but also strength, power and endurance. Dance class alone does not provide all of the physical attributes needed to succeed, and supplemental training is essential. This is where Pilates comes in– Pilates focuses on deep core support, pelvic alignment, as well as fluid and controlled movement throughout the body.
Ready to get #T8Fit? Reach your Fitness Goals with our Top Workout Tips!
If you’re ready to get in shape but don’t fancy the idea of the gym, T8 Fitness has you covered. We understand that some people would rather work out in the comfort of their own home, which is why we offer a wide variety of products that are effective, versatile, and portable. There are many benefits to working out at home– including having a tougher time ignoring the equipment that you have invested in. It’s often easy to make excuses to skip the gym, but when that exercise equipment is staring you in the face when you walk in the door, you will feel more inclined to get started.
If you are serious about getting in shape, then you should invest in equipment that you know you will use, and dress for the part too. For example, if you are all about improving your cardio, think about getting a treadmill and good running shoes and socks. Exercise mats are always a good idea, too, as you will want to stretch out before you begin your workout routines.
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