How Meiji Corporation Encourages Employees to Expand Their Horizons

Encouraging Broader Perspectives

In today’s corporate world, one of the prevalent challenges many organizations face is narrow employee perspectives due to long-standing involvement in the same roles. A common concern arises: how can companies motivate their employees to step out into the wider world? Meiji Corporation has taken significant steps since 2022 to address these issues through practical support initiatives that foster career autonomy.

Evolving in a Changing Environment

Meiji Corporation, with its wealth of history and experience, realized that a majority of its new recruits were relatively new to the workforce and often exhibited an introverted tendency in their career trajectories. Recognizing this, the company initiated various measures centered around career autonomy, including career design workshops, personalized interviews, optional training courses, and the promotion of career ownership. Despite these efforts, they noted that employees tended to remain within their comfort zones.

To propel transformation, Meiji opted for collaboration with other sectors, launching the “Cross-Boundary Circuit” program, which encompassed cross-industry exchanges and experiential learning opportunities. The marketing strategy employed for internal recruitment fostered an overwhelming response, demonstrating employee enthusiasm with twice the anticipated sign-ups.

Real Experiences, Real Growth

This innovative program not only broadened employees’ career outlooks but also facilitated profound changes in personal development. The upcoming webinar, scheduled for October 23, 2025, will feature Yuta Maji from Meiji's Human Resource Development Department and participant Masami Fueki, who will share their experiences and the tangible impact of the program on employee growth and organizational dynamics.

Key Discussion Points include:

- The role of cross-industry exchanges and experiential learning in supporting career autonomy.
- How participating employees have evolved and what positive effects they have brought to the organization.

This webinar presents a golden opportunity for companies looking to implement proactive career management strategies. Attendees can gain valuable insights to enhance their practices and drive meaningful change.

Who Should Attend

This session is beneficial for:

- HR professionals, corporate planning staff, and business unit HR representatives.
- Organizations contemplating or enhancing initiatives to promote employee career autonomy.
- Companies grappling with the challenges of expanding employee perspectives and transforming inward-looking organizational cultures.
- Enterprises interested in practical talent development strategies through cross-industry collaborations and experiential learning.

Event Details

- Date: October 23, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Cost: Free

Participants will also receive access to a two-week limited archive of the session, ensuring that even those unable to attend can benefit from the insights shared.

For registration, please visit here.

Featured Guests

- Yuta Maji, Human Resource Development Department, Meiji Corporation

Yuta started his career at Meiji Dairy Products Co., Ltd. (then) and played a pivotal role in the establishment of Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2009. Following organizational changes, he has dedicated his career to human resources and organizational development since 2022.

- Masami Fueki, Participant, Meiji Corporation

Since joining as a new graduate, Masami has been involved in product development and sales. Following the merger of Meiji Seika and Meiji Dairy Products, she has navigated a diverse portfolio, managing products in both the dairy and confectionery sectors.

- Facilitator: Ayumi Nakanishi, Enfactory

After starting her career as a bridal patissier, Ayumi transitioned to sales, gaining extensive experience across different sectors including insurance and real estate. Since 2020, she has been driving various cross-border training initiatives at Enfactory, aiming to foster organizational changes through shared experiences.