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  • Seminar (November 18, 2014) “The Role of the Work-Life Balanced Manager　― Changing the Workplace and Work Style”
  • Participation and reporting in the Work and Family Researchers Network Conference 2014
  • Survey on Elder Care and WLB (Model Project)
  • Survey on career building of the employees (Model Project)
  • Survey on work-life balanced managers (Model Project)
  • 7 workshops throughout the year to share information about this project and its research results.
  • Seminar (February 20, 2012) on “Problems and Tasks for Supporting WLB ― Corporations’ Coping with the Human Resource Diversity”
  • Publication of ”Challenges to Work-Life Balance – Human Resource Strategies for Managing a Diverse Workforce” (Sato, H. and Takeishi, E. eds. , 2014, University of Tokyo Press)
  • Survey on Elder Care and WLB (Model Project)
  • Survey on career building of the employees(Model Project)
  • Interview survey on career building of the employees(Model Project)
  • Conducted training workshops on management and verified the effect. (Model Project)
  • 7 workshops throughout the year to share information about this project and its research results.
  • 7 workshops throughout the year to share information about this project and its research results.
  • Seminar (October 4th, 2012)
  • Survey on Elder Care and WLB
  • 7 workshops throughout the year to share information about this project and its research results.
  • Seminar (July 4th, 2011).
  • Survey on Elder Care and WLB
  • Held around 7 workshops throughout the year to share information about this project and its research results.
  • Held a seminar to present this information (Postponed).
  • Conducted a "model project" for creating a WLB-receptive workplace.
  • Published a book on WLB
  • Met with and shared information with WLB-promoting organizations and companies in Europe.
  • Held around 9 workshops throughout the year to share information about this project and its research results.
  • Held a seminar to present this information (February 8, 2010).
  • Conducted a "model project" for creating a WLB-receptive workplace.
  • Re-analyze the survey conducted in fiscal 2008 and conduct a new survey targeting managers.
  • Met with and shared information with WLB-promoting organizations in the U.S. and Europe.
  • Publish information on the Web.
  • In January 2009, a project kickoff seminar titled "Companies grow through making good use of its people: Supporting work-life balance as a new form of 'remuneration" was held with approximately 330 people (mostly people in-charged of human resource management in private companies).
  • In December 2008, the "Survey on work style and work-life balance" was conducted.
  • 5 different workshops were held.
  • Worked on the details of a "model project" for the creation of a WLB-receptive workplace.
  • Met with and shared information with U.S. WLB-promoting organizations.
Date Place Agenda
Training workshop March 9th, 2011 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. training workshop on nursing care and WLB (Yoshie Komuro)
Training workshop March 9th, 2011 Toshiba Corporation training workshop on nursing care and WLB (Yoshie Komuro)
Training workshop March 2nd, 2011 Taisei Corporation training workshop on nursing care and WLB (Hiroki Sato and Yoshie Komuro)
Training workshop February 2nd, 2011 Taisei Corporation (Tokyo branch) training workshop for managers (Hiroki Sato)
Training workshop January 27th, 2011 Hakuhodo Inc. training workshop for managers (Hiroki Sato)
Training workshop December 21st, 2010 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. training workshop for managers (Mizuho Information & Research Institute, Inc.) (Hiroki Sato)
Interview survey December 21st, 2010 Toshiba Corporation 2nd Interview survey for pilot division（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Seminar November 24th, 2010 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Lecture(Hiroki Sato)
Training workshop November 24th, 2010 Toshiba Corporation (affiliate company) 2nd training workshop for managers
Questionnaire survey November 22nd-December 7th, 2010 Taisei Corporation post-training workshop survey for managers
Interview survey November 2nd, 10th 16th and 25th, 2010 Toshiba Corporation Interview survey for pilot division（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Training workshop October 1st, 2010 American Home Assurance Company 1st training workshop for managers
Training workshop September 27th, 2010 Taisei Corporation 2nd training workshop for managers
Questionnaire survey September 22nd-October 1st, 2010 American Home Assurance Company pre-training workshop survey for managers
Training workshop September 16th, 2010 Toshiba Corporation (affiliate company) 1st training workshop for managers
Training workshop August 27th, 2010 Taisei Corporation training workshop for executives
Questionnaire survey August 25th-September 8th, 2010 Toshiba Corporation (affiliate company) pre-training workshop survey for managers
Training workshop August 17th, 2010 Taisei Corporation 1st training workshop for managers
Questionnaire survey August 1st-August 13th, 2010 Taisei Corporation pre-training workshop survey for managers
Seminar May 11th, 2010 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Lecture for human resource managers（Hiroki Sato）
Questionnaire survey March 29th-April 2nd, 2010 Toshiba Corporation 3rd employees survey
Interview survey January 28th, 2010 ALICO Japan Interview survey for pilot B division（Hiroki Sato）
Questionnaire survey December 1st-8th, 2009 Toshiba Corporation 2nd employees survey
Seminar November 18th, 2009 Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. Lecture for employees（Hiroki Sato）
Interview survey November 18th, 2009 Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. 2nd interview survey for pilot divisions（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Questionnaire survey November 11th-December 7th, 2009 Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. 2nd employees survey
Interview survey October 30th, 2009 ALICO Japan 3rd interview survey for pilot A division（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Questionnaire survey October 28th-November 4th, 2009 ALICO Japan 1st employees survey for pilot B division
Interview survey October 22nd, 2009 ALICO Japan 1st interview survey for pilot B division（Hiroki Sato）
Interview survey September 9th, 2009 ALICO Japan 2nd interview survey for pilot A division（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Interview survey September 8th-9th Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. 1st interview survey for pilot divisions（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Questionnaire survey August 17th-September 2nd, 2009 Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. 1st employees survey
Questionnaire survey August 5th-17th, 2009 ALICO Japan 1st employees survey for pilot A division
Interview survey July 30th, 2009 ALICO Japan 1st interview survey for pilot A division（Hiroki Sato and Emiko Takeishi）
Questionnaire survey July 16th-17th, 2009 Toshiba Corporation 1st employees survey
Date Place Agenda
4th June 21st,2011 Institute of Social Science Survey on Elder Care(3) and seminar in fiscal 2010 and 2011
3rd June 10th,2011 Institute of Social Science Survey on Elder Care(2)
2nd May 13th,2011 Institute of Social Science Survey on Elder Care
Second term
1st		 April 21st,2011 Institute of Social Science Activities in fiscal 2011
17th January 27th,2011 Institute of Social Science Seminar in fiscal 2010 and WLB survey 2010
16th November 26th,2010 Institute of Social Science Model project, seminar in fiscal 2010 and project summary book
15th October 27th,2010 Institute of Social Science Web survey 2010, model project, seminar in fiscal 2010 and project summary book
14th August 17th,2010 Institute of Social Science Web survey 2010
13th July 12th,2010 Institute of Social Science Web survey 2010 and model project
12th June 18th,2010 Institute of Social Science Web survey 2010 and model project
11th May 12th,2010 Institute of Social Science Monthly workshop and model project
10th August 24th,2009 Institute of Social Science Survey on management level employees
9th July 23rd, 2009 Institute of Social Science Survey on management level employees, Seminar 2009
8th July 16th, 2009 Institute of Social Science Survey on management level employees, Seminar 2009, "model project"
7th June 23rd, 2009 Sanjo Conference Hall, the University of Tokyo Survey on management level employees, "model project"
6th April 10th, 2009 Institute of Social Science Survey on Work Styles and Work-Life Balance
5th February 24th, 2009 Institute of Social Science Survey on Work Styles and Work-Life Balance, Seminar 2008
4th January 16th, 2009 Institute of Social Science Survey on Work Styles and Work-Life Balance
3rd December 4th, 2008 Institute of Social Science Survey on Work Styles and Work-Life Balance
2nd November 20th, 2008 Institute of Social Science Survey on Work Styles and Work-Life Balance
First term
1st		 October 3rd, 2008 Institute of Social Science Organizational meeting

In November 4th 2012, we held the project seminar in fiscal 2012. Approximately 394 people, mostly those responsible for human resource management in private companies participated in this seminar.

■Program

13:00～15:30
First Section: Discussion-Based Sessions
・First Session: Expansion of Women's Participation
Yoko Yajima (Senior Researcher, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.)
First SessionFirst SessionFirst Session
First Session
　
・Second Session: Municipal Government and WLB
People in-charge
Emiko Takeishi (Professor, Faculty of Career Design, Hosei University)
Kiyoko Yamagiwa (Specially Appointed Professor, Rikkyo University Graduate School of Business Design)
Mitsuyo Matsubara (Consultant, Toray Corporate Business Research, Inc.)
Second SessionSecond SessionSecond Session
Second Session
　
・Thrid Session:　In-Company WLB Training Program
People in-charge
Hiroki Sato (Professor, Institute of Social Science, The University of Tokyo)
Tamie Matsuura (Senior Analyst, Social Improvement and Life Design Research Group, NLI Research Institute)
Thrid SessionThrid SessionThrid Session
Thrid Session
　
・Fourth Session:　Elder care and WLB
Yoshie Komuro (President and CEO, Work Life Balance Co., Ltd.)
Fourth SessionFourth SessionFourth Session
Fourth Session
　
15:30～16:00 Break
16:00～17:30
Second Section: Symposium
  • Opening remarks／Hiroshi Ishida（Head of the Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo）
  • Project Introduction／Hiroki Sato
  • “Session Reports”
  • Survey on Elder Care and WLB／Hiroki Sato

Second Section: SymposiumSecond Section: SymposiumSecond Section: Symposium


Second Section: Symposium
　

In July 4th 2011, we held the project seminar titled "New Challenges on Work-Life Balance ". Approximately 260 people, mostly those responsible for human resource management in private companies participated in this seminar.

■Program

13:30～15:30
First Section: Discussion-Based Sessions
・First Session: Elderly Care and Work-Life Balance (Maximum of 200 people)
People in-charge
Hiroki Sato (Professor, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo)
Yoshie Komuro（President and CEO, Work Life Balance Co., Ltd.）
First sessionFirst sessionFirst session
First session
　
・Second Session: Human Resource Management for Short-Time Workers(Maximum of 80 people)
Yoko Yajima (Senior Researcher, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.)
Second sessionSecond sessionSecond session
Second session
　
・Thrid Session: Work-Life Balance and Career Design(Maximum of 70 people)
People in-charge
Emiko Takeishi (Professor, Faculty of Career Design, Hosei University)
Kiyoko Yamagiwa (Specially Appointed Professor, Rikkyo University Graduate School of Business Design)
Tamie Matsuura (Senior Analyst, Social Improvement and Life Design Research Group, NLI Research Institute)
Mitsuyo Matsubara (Research Fellow, Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo)
Yukiko Asai (Research Fellow, Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo)
Third sessionThird sessionThird session
Third session
　
15:30～15:45 Break
15:45～17:45
Second Section: Symposium
  • Opening remarks／Akira Suehiro（Head of the Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo）
  • Project Introduction／Hiroki Sato
  • “Session Reports”
  • “Research Reports: Survey on Company Support in Raising Next-Generation Children”／Yukiko Asai
  • “Research Reports: Parental Leave for Fathers”／Mitsuyo Matsubara
  • “Presentation on the Model Project”／Emiko Takeishi

Second Section: Symposium Second Section: Symposium Second Section: Symposium


Second Section: Symposium
　
17:45～18:45 Closing party（In the lobby）

"Several tips for management to help you find a better work-life balance"

The project seminar "Several tips for management to help you find a better work-life balance" was held on February 8th in 2010 at the University of Tokyo, Japan. This interactive participatory seminar will move you (and your company) toward the realization of a work-life balanced work style.

■Program

13:30～15:30
First Section: Discussion-Based Sessions
First session “The design and utilization of systems promoting flexible work styles” (Maximum 30 people)
Session outline
A small-group session where participants presented issues and currentinitiatives adopted in their companies to deal with the utilization of holiday and short work hours policies.
People in-charge
Emiko Takeishi (Professor, Faculty of Career Design, Hosei University)
Yoko Yajima (Senior Researcher, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.)
Mitsuyo Matsubara (Guest researcher, Research Institute for Economics and Management, Gakushuin University)
First sessionFirst sessionFirst session
First session
　
・Second Session: “The Revolution of Work Management and Work Style” (Maximum of 80 people)
Session outline
A practical session about the revolution of work management and work style through a lecture, group discussion and case introductions.
People in-charge
Yoshie Komuro（President and CEO, Work Life Balance Co., Ltd.）
Kiyoko Yamagiwa（Specially Appointed Professor, Graduate School of Business Design, Rikkyo University）
Second sessionSecond sessionSecond session
Second session
　
・Thrid Session: “Changing the Awareness of the Workplace that includes Managers” (Maximum 200 people)
Session outline
Through the work-life balance DVD, role playing and discussions, the sessions allowed participants to experience the effective way to manage subordinates.
People in-charge
Hiroki Sato (Professor, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo)
Yukiko Asai (Keio University Graduate School)
Third sessionThird sessionThird session
Third session
　
15:30～15:45 Break（Video on practical work-life balance）
15:45～17:45
Second Section: Symposium
  • Opening remarks／Akira Suehiro（Head of the Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo）
  • Project Introduction／Hiroki Sato
  • “Session Reports”
  • “Research Report on the Work Style of Managers and Work Place Management”／Mitsuyo Matsubara
  • “Presentation on the Initiatives of Participating Companies for Changes in Employees Work Style” (Tentative)／Alico Japan, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
  • “An Report on Interviews about the Promotion of Work-life Balance in Europe”／Yukiko Asai

Second Section: Symposium Second Section: Symposium Second Section: Symposium


Second Section: Symposium
　
17:45～18:45 Closing party（In the lobby）

“Companies grow through making good use of its people: Supporting work-life balance as a new form of 'remuneration”

In January 2009, we held the project kickoff seminar titled "Companies grow through making good use of its people: Supporting work-life balance as a new form of 'remuneration'" Approximately 330 people, mostly those responsible for human resource management in private companies participated in this seminar.

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　 Project kickoff seminar in fiscal 2008
　

■Program

13:30-13:45

Opening remarks／Akio Komorida (Head of the Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo)
Project introduction ／Hiroki Sato (Professor, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo)

Guest speaker／Yuko Obuchi (Specially Appointed Cabinet Minister（in-charge of the gender equality and measures dealing with the declining population）
13:45-15:35
Research Reports

“The Diverse Needs of WLB from the Perspective of Working Couples”／Yoko Yajima (Senior Researcher, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.)
“Employee Awareness about Work Style and WLB: From the Latest Studies” ／Emiko Takeishi (Professor, Faculty of Career Design, Hosei University）
“WLB Projects in America”／Shizuka Takamura （Research Fellow, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo）
“The Revision of Work Styles as seen from Cases: The Use of Initiatives”／ Yoshie Komuro (President and CEO, Work Life Balance Co., Ltd.)
15:35～15:50 Break（Video on practical work-life balance)
15:50-17:30
Symposium “Support for WLB in My Company”
Member of the Panel Discussion
Noriko Ochiai (Regional Vice-President in-charge of General Insurance Human Resource, AIG East Asia Holdings Management Co. Ltd.)
Tooru Hisayama (Executive Office of Human Resource, Alico Japan)
Ayumu Abe (Section Chief Human Resource Group, Orix Co. Ltd.)
Kiyoko Yamagiwa (Human Resource Department, Shiseido Co. Ltd.)
Takano Iwakiri (Head of Diversity Promotion, Toshiba Co. Ltd.)
Chairperson
Hiroki Sato (Professor, Institute of Social Science, the University of Tokyo)
17:30-18:30 Closing party（In the lobby）


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