International Women's Day2021
Diversity and Inclusion is helping accelerate gender equality across Recruit Group
- #IWD2021
- #ChooseToChallenge
For a world in which everyone can #ChooseToChallenge
Happy International Women's Day!
Today and every day, we are happy to celebrate women and the leadership, perspectives, and innovations they contribute to Recruit Group.
Nearly a century has passed since the first International Women's Day, and since then, society has taken many strides forward in pursuit of gender equality. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen female premiers demonstrate strong leadership all over the world. In fact, in early 2021, the first-ever female Vice President of the United States was appointed. Compared to 100 years ago, it certainly feels like the world is heading in a better direction.
However, many barriers still stand in the way of equality. Though the past year has presented challenges for everyone, women have been disproportionately impacted: more women are facing unemployment and poverty, serving as front-line health workers, and taking responsibility for growing domestic demands such as caretaking and childcare. In many parts of the world, including Japan, being born a woman places limitations on a person's freedom to choose what they want to do.
Recruit Group's vision, mission, and values are built on the desire to contribute to a "brighter world where all individuals can live life to the fullest." In other words, we want to help create a world where you can "Follow Your Heart."
We sincerely hope that this holiday will help draw more attention to the importance of actualizing a society where every person, regardless of their gender, can access equal opportunities.
Ayano Senaha
Director of the Board, Recruit Holdings
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Ayano Senaha
CSO, CHRO, CRO, Managing Corporate Executive Officer, & Director of the BoardAyano "Sena" Senaha has played a major role in the rapid globalization of the Company, leading and contributing to a series of post-merger integrations. In 2012, she was transferred to newly acquired Advantage Group Limited, and skillfully turned around its financial performance being appointed Managing Director in 2014. While serving as Chief of Staff at Indeed, Inc., Sena also serves as the Company's CSO, CHRO, CRO, Managing Corporate Executive Officer, and Director of the Board. She is credited with aiding the development of a business governance structure that neutralizes risks while enabling quick decision-making.
Celebrating #IWD2021 at Recruit Holdings
Recruit Holdings held a special webinar with Ms. Yumiko Murakami, Head of OECD Tokyo Center, who shared insights based on OECD data into the importance of women's empowerment and leadership. Over 100 participants, including the CEO of Recruit Holdings, joined the webinar and, following the event, shared their written pledges to #ChooseToChallenge.

HR Technology
Share your salary. Close the gap.
Indeed conducted a social experiment on pay gaps. Strangers compare their real salaries and found who's underpaid.
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INDEED
Indeed's First Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Report
Being transparent with the hundreds of millions of job seekers who use Indeed is just the beginning. Our report serves as a benchmark to improve and address growth opportunities.
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GLASSDOOR
New Tools to Increase Transparency around D&I within Companies
See how Glassdoor is pushing for a more diverse workplace with their new D&I functions, which allow employees to rate their workplaces based on D&I.
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GLASSDOOR
Annual Employee Compensation Survey
Glassdoor's newly released annual report shines a spotlight on wage disparities based on gender and race/ethnicity.

Media & Solutions
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RECRUIT GROUP
Diversity & Inclusion progress in Japan
Information on Recruit's D&I efforts since 2006.
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RECRUIT GROUP
Initiatives to support women's career development in Japan
Programs being implemented at Recruit Group companies in Japan.

Staffing
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STAFFMARK
Leaders Named to 2020 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing List
Three Staffmark group members named among 150 outstanding women leaders in staffing.
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STAFF SERVICE
Closing the Skills Gap in Japan: Mira Yell
Finding long-term administrative positions for those with little or no prior office work experience.