Robert Walters Japan receives Silver Award from "work with Pride"

Recognition of our efforts in fostering an inclusive workplace

On November 11, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan received the Silver Award from the voluntary organization "work with Pride."

The award is the second highest ranking in their PRIDE Index, which evaluates companies and other entities that support the LGBT community on their efforts and initiatives to address sexual minorities in the workplace. 

In line with our mission of ‘powering people to fulfil their unique potential,’ Robert Walters believes that it is essential for organisations to create and foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equally with same opportunity to succeed. We firmly believe that diversity enriches the work environment and leads to innovation and creativity.

Based on this belief, we are committed to supporting people and organisations that reflect our values as well as raising awareness and understanding of diversity among employees to create an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We also conduct seminars and other outreach activities to promote the positive contributions that the LGBT community can make to organisations.

As a global company, our teams at Robert Walters are extremely diverse with a broad range of backgrounds represented. We will continue to support our clients in their efforts to attract and retain a diverse workforce, thereby contributing to their competitiveness and continued success.

Robert Walters' main LGBT initiatives:

• Establishment of an internal consultation service on gender identity, sexual orientation, coming out, etc.
• Supporting views on same-sex marriage, and publication of the company's stance and initiatives on equality, diversity and inclusion on its website
• Organising online study sessions and lectures related to LGBT and diversity
• Building a culture that actively engages in internal training and external activities with the support of role models to promote understanding of LGBT and diversity
• Providing a leave system for cases where a child is born to partners of the same sex