What is the most important thing according to the longest Harvard study on happiness ?
The quality of our relationships
Japanese work culture, often hierarchical, may inhibit employees from expressing dissenting opinions.
A survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare revealed that 55% of Japanese employees feel they can’t speak up about workplace issues. (Source : Japan Times).
Creating a psychologically safe environment is not only a global best practice for team members to voice concerns without fear of reprisal. It is the requirement for organizations to address unconscious bias that affect daily operations accross genders, generations and cultures.
Join me at my upcoming event at French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan to discover Verbal Aikido and its contribution to enhanced teamwork, employee well-being and a more inclusive workplace.