Empowering Women in Tokyo’s Workforce Through Work-Style Reform
While a conflict between work and other off duty responsibilities is increasingly significant, Tokyo’s government is being bold in addressing these needs. From April next year, TMG is to start a 4-day workweek as a component of the campaign of the new work style reform. This is aimed at improving the work-life balance system as well as correctly positioning women for equal opportunities in the work place, since they have always been a disadvantaged group. A Progressive Shift for Women’s Empowerment Governor Yuriko Koike, during her policy speech at the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, highlighted that flexible work arrangements are critical, especially for women. In Japan, women have long struggled to […]
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