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Hiring Japanese speakers
Japanese companies often fall into the trap of hiring Japanese speakers without defining the actual job role...
What businesswomen should wear when meeting with Japanese
I frequently am asked for dressing tips for businesswomen who are going to visit Japan or have meetings with Japanese. Here are my current thoughts on the topic....
The two way role of the Japanese expatriate
apanese expatriates must accept that their job is not simply to report back to Japan headquarters what is happening in the European subsidiaries...
Japan in the Age of Globalization – Book review
The editors of this book have tried to stitch a rather eclectic group of papers together as proof that Japan was and is still engaging with the globalizing world....
In Japan you can never flash your credentials soon enough
Whenever you sense doubt or worry in a Japanese busines person you are meeting for the first time, do not hesitate to introduce your credentials....
Gurobaru jinzai ikusei – new Japanese HR trend
For many Japanese companies it has become apparent that the most attractive prospects for continued growth and success are to be found outside Japan....