Revitalizing the Workforce: A Seminar for Senior Employees' Engagement
In a world increasingly focused on the management of human capital, the importance of energizing middle and senior employees has taken center stage. NEWONE, a consulting firm based in Minato, Tokyo, specializing in enhancing employee engagement and organizational development, is co-hosting a significant seminar in collaboration with LifeWorks, set to take place on June 9, 2026. This seminar, dubbed 'Can Employees in Their 50s and 60s Further Excel?', aims to address the current challenges that seasoned employees face in the workforce.
The session will feature insights from Professor Kiyotaka Ishiyama of Hosei University's Graduate School of Regional Creation Institute and Career Design Faculty. He will delve into the systemic factors that hinder middle and senior employees from fully engaging in their roles. By examining research findings along with practical examples from companies, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to create an environment that fosters empowerment, collaboration, and innovative organizational design.
Recent times have seen numerous voices from the field echoing concerns about veterans in the 50s and 60s not being fully utilized. There are calls to clarify roles and align expectations, highlighting the disconnect between established organizational policies and their practical implementation. Many organizations have laid out frameworks to support their middle and senior workforce; however, these initiatives frequently fall flat in application.
Crucially, it is vital to understand that the issues at play are not solely individual motivations. There are deeper rooted structural challenges—shifts in roles due to aging or promotions, a lack of clarity about career prospects, and evolving relationships with their organizations. However, past studies and practical experiences indicate that with the right environment and relationships, it is possible for middle and senior employees to regain their autonomy and contribute meaningfully to value creation.
With more than 25 years of experience in supporting the career autonomy of mid-life and senior workers, LifeWorks seeks to pair its expertise with NEWONE's commitment to organizational change and engagement enhancement. This partnership aims to simultaneously push for individual career development and organizational transformation, leveraging synergies created by collaboration.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is ideal for HR professionals and organizational leaders who are currently facing challenges related to:
Seminar Details:
Agenda for the Day:
Speaker Profile:
Professor Kiyotaka Ishiyama has an esteemed career, serving in significant educational and consultancy roles after earning a doctorate in policy studies. He has been a continuous contributor to various academic and professional organizations, sharing his expertise on talent management and human resource development. His published works illustrate innovative approaches to enhancing workplace engagement.
About NEWONE:
Founded to generate new value through improved employee engagement, NEWONE offers consulting services focused on transforming individual mindsets and improving relationships within organizations. As the emphasis on human capital management continues to grow in importance, NEWONE is dedicated to creating workplaces where employees proactively contribute, taking a focus on diverse industries, including major companies like Softbank and Kagome.
Contact for Inquiries:
For additional details regarding this seminar and other services provided by NEWONE, please visit Contact Us.
The session will feature insights from Professor Kiyotaka Ishiyama of Hosei University's Graduate School of Regional Creation Institute and Career Design Faculty. He will delve into the systemic factors that hinder middle and senior employees from fully engaging in their roles. By examining research findings along with practical examples from companies, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to create an environment that fosters empowerment, collaboration, and innovative organizational design.
Recent times have seen numerous voices from the field echoing concerns about veterans in the 50s and 60s not being fully utilized. There are calls to clarify roles and align expectations, highlighting the disconnect between established organizational policies and their practical implementation. Many organizations have laid out frameworks to support their middle and senior workforce; however, these initiatives frequently fall flat in application.
Crucially, it is vital to understand that the issues at play are not solely individual motivations. There are deeper rooted structural challenges—shifts in roles due to aging or promotions, a lack of clarity about career prospects, and evolving relationships with their organizations. However, past studies and practical experiences indicate that with the right environment and relationships, it is possible for middle and senior employees to regain their autonomy and contribute meaningfully to value creation.
With more than 25 years of experience in supporting the career autonomy of mid-life and senior workers, LifeWorks seeks to pair its expertise with NEWONE's commitment to organizational change and engagement enhancement. This partnership aims to simultaneously push for individual career development and organizational transformation, leveraging synergies created by collaboration.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is ideal for HR professionals and organizational leaders who are currently facing challenges related to:
- - Activating middle and senior employees and redefining their roles.
- - Implementing existing frameworks that are not yielding expected results.
- - Integrating career autonomy with organizational change efforts.
- - Gaining insights into future initiatives and directions from the NEWONE and LifeWorks collaboration.
Seminar Details:
- - Title: NEWONE × LifeWorks Group Participation Commemorative Seminar: 'Can Employees in Their 50s and 60s Further Excel?'
- - Date: June 9, 2026
- - Time: 14:00 – 15:30
- - Format: Online (via Zoom)
- - Cost: Free
- - Registration URL: https://new-one.co.jp/seminar/group-in/
Agenda for the Day:
- - 14:00 - 14:05: Opening Remarks by Shuhei Uebayashi, CEO of NEWONE & LifeWorks.
- - 14:05 - 15:00: Lecture by Professor Kiyotaka Ishiyama on the seminar topic.
- - 15:00 - 15:25: Panel discussion featuring leaders from LifeWorks and NEWONE.
- - 15:25 - 15:30: Closing Remarks by Shuhei Uebayashi.
Speaker Profile:
Professor Kiyotaka Ishiyama has an esteemed career, serving in significant educational and consultancy roles after earning a doctorate in policy studies. He has been a continuous contributor to various academic and professional organizations, sharing his expertise on talent management and human resource development. His published works illustrate innovative approaches to enhancing workplace engagement.
About NEWONE:
Founded to generate new value through improved employee engagement, NEWONE offers consulting services focused on transforming individual mindsets and improving relationships within organizations. As the emphasis on human capital management continues to grow in importance, NEWONE is dedicated to creating workplaces where employees proactively contribute, taking a focus on diverse industries, including major companies like Softbank and Kagome.
Contact for Inquiries:
For additional details regarding this seminar and other services provided by NEWONE, please visit Contact Us.
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