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On September 30, 2025, the Protean Career Association will take part in a significant seminar titled "Practical Approaches to Realize Diverse Work Styles," hosted by Shizuoka Prefecture. This event is aimed at business leaders and HR professionals who are contemplating the integration of flexible working models such as side jobs and telecommuting into their companies. The program will feature notable speakers, including Kazuya Kurihara, CGO of the Protean Career Association, and Amane Sawatari, an ambassador with extensive expertise in organizational development and work styles.

The seminar will address prevalent concerns among businesses, specifically those that are interested in the benefits and methods of implementing diverse work practices. The experts will delve into the complexities of introducing dual employment and remote work, aimed at enhancing both employee motivation and productivity. Attendees will gain valuable insights from case studies of local companies that have successfully adopted these practices, showcasing how flexibility in the workplace can lead to positive changes in employee engagement and overall organizational success.

Event Overview
The seminar is titled "Shaping the Future of Shizuoka! Practical Lecture on Diversity Management" and aims to learn from successful regional companies about transforming a diverse workforce into a competitive advantage.

• - Date and Time: September 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (JST)
• - Location: Online
• - Co-organizer: Shizuoka Prefecture
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Details: Register Here

Program Structure
1. Part One: Practical Approaches to Realizing Diverse Work Styles featuring Amane Sawatari and Kazuya Kurihara.
2. Part Two: Panel discussion with advanced companies on real estate initiatives and innovative practices.
3. Q&A and Summary

Recommended for:

• - Business leaders considering or interested in implementing dual employment or side job systems.
• - HR management professionals seeking to enhance employee retention and improve recruitment through flexible working arrangements.
• - Individuals who feel it is time to reassess existing employment regulations or systems.
• - Anyone interested in cross-border learning and self-driven career development.
• - Those looking to gain insights from progressive companies involved with initiatives like real estate acquisition and the Shinker program.

Speakers' Profiles

• - Amane Sawatari, CEO of Amane Career, is a noted author and corporate advisor specializing in organizational development and workplace strategies. She leads a multitude of workshops, lectures, and consults for over 400 organizations, focusing on work style reforms and management transformation. Her published works offer strategies and insights for success in modern organizational frameworks.
• - Kazuya Kurihara, CGO of the Protean Career Association, transitioned from a system engineer in IT to a human resources expert, actively promoting career development and organizational growth. Kurihara leads discussions on cross-sector career dialogues, further bridging the gap between industry practices and employee career aspirations.

Also present will be the Protean Career Association, founded in March 2020 in Tokyo's Shinjuku area, aimed at fostering career dialogues and supporting organizational development. The association's website provides further information on their initiatives and upcoming events, which can be found here.

The seminar promises to be a highly informative session for those invested in creating a diverse and adaptable workforce, reflecting the changing dynamics of today's job market.