As a manager, balancing team performance with the personal well-being of your colleagues is no easy task – especially when team members are silently juggling caregiving responsibilities.

To support you, the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit, in collaboration with the Human Resources Office, invites you to an exclusive, interactive leadership training session.

HKUST is proud to be the first university in Hong Kong to partner with Agewhale to launch the Workplace Caregiver Support Program. This upcoming session reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive campus where everyone feels supported—starting with our leaders.

We are honored to kick off the event with opening sharing by Professor Stephen Shih, Associate Dean (MBA Programs) and Professor Stuart Gietel-Basten, Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science. They will help set the tone for the training and inspire our participants as they begin their learning journey on inclusive leadership.

What you will Gain

• Communicate with Empathy: Use a structured framework to discuss caregiving challenges with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Manage Team Dynamics: Handle real-life scenarios—like sudden absences and workload redistribution—fairly and effectively.
• Build an Inclusive Culture: Develop concrete strategies to foster an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and engaged.
• Professional Recognition: Every participating manager will receive a Certificate of Completion  to recognize your commitment to inclusive leadership.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12 noon – 2 p.m. (Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. A complimentary light lunch will be served). 
• Venue: Alumni Commons, HKUST Campus, Clear Water Bay (next to Piazza)
• Language: English
• Who Can Register: People managers in HKUST faculty and staff community
• Reserve Your Seat : Only 30 quotas available. Please click here to register early to reserve your seat with your HKUST email.

About Agewhale
Agewhale is a Hong Kong-based social enterprise committed to empower and support both individuals and businesses in navigating the complexities of elder care. The Workplace Caregiver Support Program entails a caregiver sharing and staff volunteering sessions that were held in May which is now followed by this upcoming manager training session.