Abstract

The survey revealed the actual conditions, values, thoughts, and behavioral characteristics of Japanese companies regarding "work," "working styles," and "lifestyles," as revealed by a questionnaire survey conducted by Nomura Research Institute, a leading think tank in Japan.
The survey also reveals why Japan is lagging in the advancement of women in society, which is progressing worldwide.

What is "Full-Career"?
"Full-Career" is a generic term for workers willing to tackle all aspects of their lives, including living, child-rearing, work, and career. The Nomura Research Institute has proposed this term for workers with new values, thoughts, and behavior characteristics.

Author’s Information

Kana Takeda
Kana Takeda is a senior consultant at Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. She joined Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. in 2004 after completing her master's degree at Keio University Graduate School of Science and Technology and has been in her current position since April 2018.
Her specialties include human resource management in companies, such as women's activity promotion and work style reform, as well as childcare and lifestyle support-related service industries.
She is the author of "Research on Motivated Companies" (co-author, Toyo Keizai Inc.) and "Tokyo/Metropolitan Area: This is How It Will Change! Future Plan 2020" (co-author, Nihon Keizai Shinbun Publishing Inc.)