The beginning of a new year often brings renewed intention and a willingness to reexamine the values that guide our choices. With observances such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and World Braille Day, January offers an opportunity to reflect on leadership, accessibility, and the ongoing pursuit of equity. These moments remind us that meaningful progress is built through everyday actions—listening with care, removing barriers, and committing to inclusion as a continuous practice rather than a one-time goal.
January 13 / DEI Webinar (Sourire)
This webinar examines why even well-established childcare support policies do not always translate into employee engagement or retention. Using the latest data from the Work–Childcare Balance Anxiety Report 2025, it explains the concerns and turnover risks faced by employees raising children. Drawing on real-world case studies from three companies, the session explores practical, multi-angled approaches to support that go beyond simply offering systems or benefits. (Online)
January 23 / DEI Webinar (Nijiiro Diversity)
This online event examines how human rights and DEI considerations were implemented at the Osaka–Kansai Expo, with the aim of passing on insights to future international events. From the perspective of nonprofit organizations, it reviews and shares both effective practices and remaining challenges, covering everything from policy design to on-the-ground operations. (Online)
January 26 / DEI Seminar (Connecting Point)
This interactive dialogue-focused event explores how to balance meeting legally mandated disability employment rates with building truly inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. Featuring presenters of a related research report, participants from diverse backgrounds will engage in open and candid discussions around complex questions with no single correct answer, fostering meaningful dialogue and connections across perspectives. (GranTokyo South Tower)
January 26 / Tokyo Mirai Forum 2026
This forum is held as part of an initiative to expand the promotion of women’s advancement from Tokyo to all of Japan. Focusing on executive leadership and workplace culture transformation, it offers learning and networking opportunities for corporate leaders, HR professionals, and women executives and entrepreneurs. (Tokyo International Forum)
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