Companies are providing mothers concierge services to retain top female performers.

​The full article can be found here (04/04/17, Dow Jones Newswires)

This article examines how the increasing number of male caregivers in Japan can affect gender equality and the perception of masculinity, which may lead to changes in the traditionally male-centered aspects of Japanese society.

Read the full article here. (01/10/2017, Japan Labor Review)

This article examines the "Work from Anywhere and Anytime" (WAA) flexible working policy put in place by Unilever Japan. The author examines the goals and the successes of the policy.

Read the full article here. (November 2016, Eurobiz Japan)

​This article talks about how a child would obtain economic, educational and social benefits by having a working mother.

Read the full article here. ​(05/15/15, New York Times)

This article talks about a survey showing how most Japanese women do not want to become managers or directors even if they were given the chance. 

Read the full article here. (05/14/15, Nikkei Asian Review)

​This was a survey done by the PWC on female millennials working in financial services. They talk about what the female workers think and how companies could make their company more attractive to female millennials.

Read the full article here. (May 2015, PWC)

​This article discusses how the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children has been extended in order to help employees raise their children.

Read the full article here. ​(04/30/15, Herbert Smith Freehills)

The writer talks about how the female labor force participation rate is low despite the high percentage of Japanese female completing higher education. Moreover, this article talks about Japan's need to expand more opportunities for women. 

Read the full article here. ​(04/24/15, Bloomberg)

The author of this article examines the reasons behind career interruptions for women focused on childrearing in Japan, and the effects of such interruptions on the employment and income levels of childrearing women in Japanese society. The author also discusses the effects of Japan's employment structure and recruiting process on the careers of mothers who want to continue working after childbirth.

Read the full article here. (04/01/2015, Japan Labor Review)

​The author discusses the key factors as to why few women are business leaders, and proposes what we can do to increase the number of women in leadership. 

Read the full article here. ​(03/05/15, Grant Thornton)

This article shows the results of a survey on female millennial in 75 countries. It shows how they feel towards the working environment and their career.

Read the full article here. (03/04/15, PWC)

​The writer discusses how gender roles and having more flexible work arrangements are necessary for Japan to increase its fertility rate.

Read the full article here. (01/20/15, Bloomberg)

The author describes some characteristics of women in the workplace and shares tips on how men could work with women.

Read the full article here. (12/12/14, Wall Street Journal)