The Shiseido DE&I Lab is pleased to announce its inaugural public symposium in commemoration of International Women’s Day (March 8). Established in 2023, the lab collaborates with Professor Shintaro Yamaguchi’s team from the University of Tokyo to empirically examine the relationship between workforce diversity and corporate growth, disseminating findings through various channels, including our website.

This symposium will explore the key factors driving workplace gender equality, drawing from cutting-edge research and Shiseido’s practical implementations. We extend a cordial invitation to a diverse audience, including corporate HR professionals, DE&I specialists, executives, managers facing team development challenges, individuals navigating career concerns, and researchers or students interested in gender equality.

• Shiseido Case Studies:

  Implementing equitable performance management systems for part-time employees that benefit both the organization and the individual

  The transformative impact of gender-balanced leadership on organizational culture

• Expert Insights from Professor Yamaguchi, University of Tokyo:

  Innovative talent evaluation frameworks designed to mitigate the “child penalty” wage gap associated with parental responsibilities

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 14:00-15:30

Format: Zoom Webinar (A recording will be available after the event)

Distinguished Speakers:
Shintaro Yamaguchi (Professor, Graduate School of Economics, University of Tokyo)
Takahiro Hayashi (Representative, dentsu DEI innovations)
Maki Yamamoto (Vice President, DE&I Strategy Acceleration Department, Shiseido)

Target Participants: Corporate HR professionals, DE&I practitioners, executive leadership, management personnel, and career-focused individuals