Patrick Claydon offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Content Crooner (www.ContentCrooner.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Content Crooner does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: The Workplace Culture In Jobs In Japan Author: Patrick Claydon Category: Corporate, Organizational, Career Word Count: 480 Keywords: jobs in japan Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.contentcrooner.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
Japan's workplace culture may seem unusual to westerners, because the role of the worker in society is very different in Japan than it is in the west. In the west, America in particular, employees are often rewarded for their initiative, innovation, and for getting things done themselves. Another western work culture characteristic is that workers tend to get to know each other, and learn about each others' private lives as well as their work roles. In Japan, workers are rewarded when they follow the rules. Unlike American offices, where there may be a certain amount of "joking around," in Japanese offices, workers take a serious approach to the workplace and people in it. While both Japanese and western workplaces encourage diligence and determination, it's generally done with a quieter approach in Japan, while westerners tend to share their frustrations and triumphs with co-workers. Japanese professionals work as a group, and consider the group's goals as personal goals. Obligation and trust are essential to good working relations in Japan, and workers keep their private opinions and feelings out of the workplace. While westerners also work in groups and teams, the goal is often to stand out from the rest of the team. Depending on the western workplace, trust and obligation may take a backseat. In many intensely competitive jobs in the west like investment banking, employee's autonomy and assertiveness are rewarded, and workers feel free, and are encouraged to, share their opinions. In Japan, employers recruit from among recent graduates and college seniors. Connections such as teachers and family members are important in helping new graduates secure jobs. Entry requirements for positions are usually very strictly academic. New employees generally start work in April and spend the first several months in training and orientation programs with other new co-workers, with whom they will work for possibly their entire careers. Mentoring is close, and could be described by westerners as "micromanaging." Japanese workers generally become first line supervisors in their 30s. Many employees of the same age are promoted around the same time to prevent them from supervising staff who are older. Within a few years, a worker may be transferred to another branch office, either domestically, or internationally. While in America, getting promoted to a corner office or window office is considered a sign of higher status, in Japan, the opposite is true. Japanese workers given window offices are considered to have been "put out to pasture", and will not be handling important or significant work. Retirement age in Japan is roughly comparable to western countries: 55 to 65. Westerners who spend time working in Japan will benefit from understanding how the Japanese workplace culture differs from the west, as it will help prevent breaches of etiquette and awkward situations. The importance of the group in Japan, punctuality, and dedication to the job are fundamental concepts that westerners going to work in Japan should understand beforehand. Jobs in Japan allow you to experience the culture and learn about the Japanese workplace. If you're looking for Jobs in Japan, try something different, and work in a Japanese Resort this year! http://www.boobooski.com/ Distributed by http://www.ContentCrooner.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
