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Engagement Month: A Change in Perspective

January has been declared Engagement Month, and to address the common issues organizations face in implementing effective engagement strategies, the Protian Career Association is hosting a free online seminar titled 'Why Don't Engagement Strategies Work? - The Limitations of Organizational Perspectives on HR Policies' on January 28, 2026.

In this seminar, we will focus on the disconnect between organizational perspectives and individual career perspectives as a key factor contributing to the inefficacy of common engagement measures such as employee surveys and one-on-one meetings. Many companies have reported dissatisfaction with current efforts to prevent employee turnover despite having multiple engagement strategies in place. We attribute this dissatisfaction to an organizational management-centric approach which fails to account for individual employee needs and aspirations.

Reasons for the Ineffectiveness

In the current landscape of human capital management, many organizations are finding that despite conducting engagements surveys and organizing one-on-one meetings, they see little to no improvement in employee engagement numbers or a change in the workplace environment. This lack of measurable progress suggests that many engagement strategies are too focused on creating a structure around management oversight rather than empowering employees.

Throughout the seminar, we will explore the distinction between engagement and career development, and how integrating career data can play a crucial role in enhancing both engagement levels and talent retention.

Our Approach to Engagement

Traditional Organizational Focus

• - Main Subject: Company
• - Method: Motivating through management, though effectiveness is often fleeting.

A Shift Toward Individual Perspectives

• - Main Subject: Individual
• - Method: Visualizing personal values and promoting sustainable autonomy. This fundamental shift is critical to developing engagement strategies that truly resonate with employees and enhance their career development.

We aim to provide insights using our unique 'Career Development Diagnosis' tool, which will serve as a roadmap to inspire fresh approaches within your HR strategies.

Seminar Details

• - Date & Time: January 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM JST
• - Format: Online via Zoom
• - Cost: Free of charge
• - Target Audience: HR professionals and HR business partners; please note that participants from competing firms are not allowed.

Featured Speaker

• - Toru Ariyama, CEO of 4designs, Inc.

4designs, Inc. is a certified partner organization of the Protian Career Association.

Seminar Agenda

• - Overview of 4designs, Inc.
• - Main seminar presentation
• - Q&A session
• - Closing remarks

Note: Schedule and details are subject to change.

Who Should Attend?

• - Individuals tasked with conducting engagement surveys who aren’t seeing desired results.
• - HR professionals who feel that meetings and existing structures are not preventing turnover or fostering talent development.
• - Those looking to design HR strategies with an emphasis on individual career growth.
• - C-suite executives and HR business partners aiming to integrate employee engagement with career development strategies.
• - Anyone struggling with determining actionable next steps for HR policies.

Related Seminars

In addition to this seminar, the Protian Career Association will be hosting additional seminars throughout Engagement Month in January 2026, covering various themes relevant to professional development, such as activating middle-senior management and fundamental theories of human capital management.

These sessions will cultivate a well-rounded understanding of the frameworks needed to re-engage employees effectively and address organizational challenges.

Conclusion

Engagement Month offers a valuable opportunity for organizations to rethink their approach toward fostering employee engagement and career development. Join us to gain insights that can transform your HR strategies and empower your employees towards a fulfilling career trajectory.