In November, we observe the International Day for Tolerance on November 16th, a day dedicated to promoting a society where diverse communities have an equal voice. This day was created to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance and encourage a deeper understanding of the need to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, while respecting our differences, contributing to the growth of society as a whole. This month’s event lineup includes seminars and workshops focused on the importance of building inclusive workplaces. Let’s make November a time for understanding, tolerance, and meaningful connections!
Nov 4 /Good Design Award Event
The “RESILIENCE PLAYGROUND” inclusive playground research project will be featured at the Good Design Award Talk Event. The session will explore disaster-resilient park designs that integrate playgrounds throughout the space and delve into the fundamentals of playground design. (New international building)
Nov 6~14 /HR Conference (HR Vision)
At the HR Conference 2024, key topics such as disability employment, caregiving support, and DE&I promotion will be highlighted with strategic case studies from various organizations. Each session will provide practical insights for creating inclusive workplaces, featuring corporate examples and updates on recent regulatory changes. (Online)
Nov 11 /DEI Transformation HUB Workshop (Ridgelinez)
This event deepens understanding of DE&I through conversatithat address workplace frustrations. It features a talk session and workshop on psychological safety and unconscious bias. (Marunouchi Park Building)
Nov 13 /International Talent Management Conference (Wovn Technologies)
A conference focused on promoting foreign talent in Japanese companies and the importance of diversity management. It will share successful multilingual initiatives and efforts to improve communication. (WOVN Studio Tokyo)
Nov 14 / Women’s Career Advancement Seminar (NOKIOO)
This seminar tackles essential themes in women’s empowerment and mindset transformation. Through examples from Mazda, participants will explore approaches to addressing the common hesitation to pursue management roles and gain practical insights on fostering diversity within organizations. Speakers include Mazda’s HR department and experts in organizational change. (Online)
Nov 14 / Growth Industry Conference (for Startups)
Japan’s largest conference dedicated to growth industries. A special session will focus on “Empowering Women in Investment,” discussing critical issues and catalysts for growth to drive Japan’s future. (Online)
Nov 14 / Work With Pride 2024 Conference (work with Pride)
A message from Governor Yuriko Koike and engaging talk sessions featuring a variety of guest speakers. The event will also announce the “PRIDE Index 2024” certified companies and share future prospects for the sports-focused index. (Keidanren Kaikan)
Nov 15 / DEI Seminar (HuffPost)
Based on research from Shiseido’s DE&I Lab, this seminar will address the root causes of gender inequality within the organization and explore solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange views, making it an ideal event for business professionals interested in advancing DEI initiatives. (WeWork Iceberg)
Nov 21 / HR Webinar (HIPSTERGATE)
Beyond simply raising the male parental leave rate, this webinar dives into sustainable human capital management that boosts corporate value. It will cover the leadership qualities required in this new era of human capital management and strategies for DE&I promotion. (Online)
Nov 28 / Pride Conference (Tokyo Rainbow Pride)
An event for business leaders and representatives to discuss LGBTQ+ issues and challenges. Experts in HR, legal, and CSR will share strategies for advancing DEI, with guidance on building LGBTQ+-friendly workplaces. (Free Inc. Headquarters)
Nov 29 / Startup Ecosystem Summit 2024 (Startup Ecosystem Association Japan)
An event bringing together diverse players to explore the evolution of Japan’s startup ecosystem. It will also mark the kickoff of the “Empower + HER Initiative,” a new movement aimed at promoting DE&I and empowering women. (SusHi Tech Square)
Learning Cycle is committed to fostering awareness and adoption of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values at all levels of business, working closely with executive leaders to drive mindset transformation. As your partner in advancing DEI, please feel free to reach out to us for support with any DEI-related initiatives or events. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive society.
