10 things I learnt in corporate Japan as a consultant | work in Japan, dress code etc...

In 2023, around 2.9 thousand people in Japan committed suicide due to work-related issues. The phenomenon of karoshi, or "death by overwork," is well-known in Japan and stems from both physical and mental workplace stress. Do you think these things I've learnt are the roots of this consequence?? Would love to hear your thought and how it's like in your home country.
0:00 - 1:27 Introduction
1:28 - 2:34 #1 Attention to Detail
2:35 - 4:10 #2 Unique Symbols
4:11 - 5:54 #3 Seeking Approval
5:55 - 7:14 #4 Active Listening
7:15 - 7:58 #5 Clients Always Come First
7:59 - 10:13 #6 Dress Code
10:14 - 11:15 #7 No fancy Dinners
11:16 - 12:42 #8 Hierarchical Importance
12:43 - 14:17 #9 Work is Top Priority
14:18 - 17:17 #10 Quiet working environment
17:18 - 17:54 Outro
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[@TherapistComposer]

Great video and advice, my I suggest the background music volume should be a little lower sometimes it’s hard to hear you.

[@lisasweatz]

Thanks for the advice, @TherapistComposer. Your username really makes it convincing :-D

[@ChaletResidanat-ub6bd]

I like the honesty and the fluency. Great video ! Keep them up.

[@lisasweatz]

Thanks so much!!

[@Poseidonhermes-il5oh]

Wow, this video is incredible! Your creativity and effort really shine through. I loved every moment-keep up the fantastic work! 🌟

[@lisasweatz]

Thanks so much, it means so much!

[@Akirameiofficial]

A very helpful video

[@lisasweatz]

Thank you!!

[@lofijaponista585]

great insights. music though could be bit less in volume - sometimes was harder to hear you or was too distracting.

[@lisasweatz]

Thanks lofijaponista585, well noted :)

[@trollingisasport]

The banging sounds in the video scared the crap out of me.

[@lisasweatz]

hahhahah apologies @trollingisaport😅

[@speedycatz]

Don’t bother with the archaic culture. More progressive Japanese companies are reviewing and revamping their work culture, so I’d suggest not to waste your productive years working under the old-school ones. Let them go under so new companies can emerge and try newer ideas.

[@lisasweatz]

I actually do work for a company that's known as "progressive" (foreign owned) in Japan. I thought if the company is progressive enough then people would be different but considering people changing jobs from working for other JTC (Japanese traditional companies), they tend to implement the old-fashioned traditions to their subordinates...it really depends on who you have to work with. You have a good point though.

[@speedycatz]

@@lisasweatzI agree. Your n+1 (direct supervisor) and n+2 are generally the ones who define the team culture. I personally work in a multinational company in Tokyo, and just like you said, each team has different culture set by its team leader.