Understanding Cultural Differences with Indonesian Talent: Best Practices for Employers in Japan

In recent years, the number of Indonesian workers in Japan has been steadily increasing. As of January 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan reported approximately 48,000 additional Indonesian workers between 2023 and 2024, making it the second-largest foreign worker group in Japan after Vietnam. This trend has led many employers to seek a deeper understanding of Indonesian culture, including religious beliefs and language nuances, to facilitate smoother integration.

To address these needs, Will Group, a comprehensive staffing service provider headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a free online seminar on May 29th, 2025, at 3 PM (JST). The seminar, titled "Understanding Cultural Differences with Indonesian Talent," aims to equip HR professionals and employers with crucial insights to effectively engage with Indonesian employees. The session will feature Shigehiro Nakajima from OCI, a local dispatch organization, alongside Will Group’s foreign employment consultants.

Seminar Highlights

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is recommended for:

- Companies looking to expand their labor force through Indonesian workers.
- Employers currently utilizing foreign labor and interested in optimizing their integration strategies.
- Organizations considering the hiring of foreign talent in the future.

Date and Time

- Date: May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
- Time: 15:00 – 16:00 JST

Registration Details

- Fee: Free
- Method: The seminar will be conducted via Zoom. After registering, participants will receive a link via email for access.
- Register Here: Registration Link

Program Schedule

1. Company Introduction
2. Understanding Indonesian Cultural Differences
3. Details on Indonesian Workforce
4. Q&A Session

Guest Speakers

Shigehiro Nakajima from OCI

With three years of sales and management experience in the staffing and business outsourcing industry, Nakajima has been responsible for sending out technical interns and specified skills foreign workers since 2019. He previously worked in Japan from 2019 to 2021 and has been based in Jakarta since 2022, managing sales at LPK OCI (One Creative Indonesia). His current focus lies in supporting the introduction of technical interns and foreign workers in Indonesia.

Rie Ito from Will Group

Rie Ito has been with Will Group (formerly Centmedia) since 2002, taking on various roles including branch manager, production management, quality control, and business development. Her extensive experience includes helping businesses facing labor shortages to effectively utilize foreign talent through proper operational support. She is currently dedicated to ensuring that foreign workers can thrive in their workplaces through comprehensive support and integration strategies.

About Will Group

Will Group offers a range of specialized staffing and outsourcing services such as sales, call centers, and nursing. Through dedicated training programs tailored to industry needs, they are developing a highly specialized workforce. The company operates under the vision of “Chance-Making Company,” believing in the potential of every individual and striving to increase diverse employment opportunities.

Company Overview:

- Name: Will Group, Inc.
- Headquarters: 3rd Floor, Keio Shinjuku 3-Chome Building, 1-24 Shinjuku 3-chome, Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Established: January 1997
- CEO: Hideo Murakami
- Capital: 990 million yen
- Employees: 4,283 (as of March 31, 2024)
- Website: Will Group Website

In conclusion, this seminar represents an invaluable opportunity for organizations eager to tap into the unique capabilities of Indonesian workers while fostering an inclusive and culturally aware workplace environment.