TOKYO, March 20, 2019—Robert Walters Japan announced its support for American Chamber of Commerce Japan’s Viewpoint which recommends that the Government of Japan extend the right to marry to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) couples.
The Viewpoint is the first affirmative public statement on the issue by the business community in Japan and was announced on September 19, 2018.
Joshua Bryan, Director of HR and Legal recruiting at Robert Walters Japan, said, “As leaders in the recruiting industry in Japan, we are aware that marriage equality is not only the right thing to do, it is of crucial importance to businesses operating in Japan competing in the global marketplace for talent. Diversity is fundamental to Robert Walters culture, the experiences we bring to each other, and the service we deliver to our clients. Robert Walters has been a standard-bearer for equality in the recruiting profession and believes that parity should be afforded to all, no matter where you live. With marriage equality acceptance gaining momentum in the region and the 2020 Olympics fast approaching, there has never been a better time for Japan to take the lead in shaping a more diverse Asia-Pacific economy with the world watching.”
Alexander Dmitrenko, the Lawyers for LGBT & Allies Network (LLAN) Co-Chair, said “We are grateful to Robert Walters for their strong leadership and continuous commitment to equality, which we hope will inspire others to follow.”
Robert Walters has been working in Japan since 2000 to support a widening conversation about the importance of diversity and equality. We support a range of organisations including the Lawyers for LGBT & Allies Network (LLAN), a Japanese NPO founded in 2015. LLAN worked closely with the ACCJ and others on the formation and adoption of the Viewpoint.
Job change among over-50s on the rise. Leap to 10% of all temporary hires 60 and over in 2023 vs. just 3% in 2019
Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan published a report on trends in senior employment. In recent years, the workforce in Japan has been shrinking and there has been a growing focus to increase diversity in the workplace. The report explores how trends are increasing for sen
Read MoreRobert Walters relaunches brand in Japan for first time in 24 years & officially launches new talent solutions
Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters has relaunched its brand in Japan for the first time since establishing business in Tokyo in 2000 as part of a major re-branding effort rolled out across its entire global network of 31 countries. With over 60 specialist teams covering nearly e
Read MoreHow a global perspective changed my view of work
New York Lawyer and TV Commentator Mayu Yamaguchi speaks with Robert Walters Japan Managing Director Jeremy Sampson How a global perspective changed my view of work Mayu Yamaguchi, a New York lawyer and occasional TV commentator, visited Robert Walters Japan to share her career path. She believes th
Read MoreCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.