Active Connector's Podcast

Flex time, remote work and personal development day are some of the work conditions that are slowly becoming integrated with today’s current work environment and culture in some of Japan’s offices. Although these have been present in western companies especially in innovative startups abroad, Japan has been known to have long and excruciating work hours because of the excessive overtime culture. In fact it has become so bad that the Japanese government had to create a legal cap on the maximum hours allowed when it comes to overtime work. You don’t even have to be in the C level or managerial level to start this change within your company. Find out how in this episode!TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:2:38- Weakness in Japan’s current HR system and working environment7:15- Effective way of pushing for a better work environment:8:50- Change Management16:35- Support Accumulation22:07- Strong Argument Support23:05- Observe People's Behavior28:14- Mind Your Ego-------------------------------------------------------------------