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PERSOL Career at the 2026 Cross-Industry Cafe

On February 13, 2026, PERSOL Career Inc., a company known for its career services like ‘doda,’ participated in Tokyo's annual ‘Cross-Industry Cafe’ event aimed at promoting women's empowerment in the workplace. This event, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, gathers leaders from various companies and government sectors to foster discussions about women in management and initiatives for gender equality.

This was the fourth iteration of the event, and it featured valuable interactions among representatives from participating companies, including the Asahi Shimbun Company, the NTT Group, Tokyo Gas Co., and others. Female managers and officials from special wards engaged in meaningful discussions about the future of women's advancement and shared personal experiences through panel discussions and group sessions.

Purpose of the Cross-Industry Cafe

The Cross-Industry Cafe serves as a platform to encourage collaboration among companies that actively promote women's engagement in the workforce. It is part of Tokyo's broader initiative focused on enhancing opportunities for women in various fields and recognizing their contributions. The attendees exchanged insights about their respective companies' strategies and initiatives related to women's empowerment, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration.

During the panel discussions, the participants utilized motivation graphs to openly share their career journeys and the strategies their organizations have implemented to support women's advancement. The latter part of the program included group discussions where attendees could discuss creating an ideal work environment and the qualities of an ideal leader.

Insights from PERSOL Career

Kyoko Harada, Manager of Employee Relations in the Culture & Communication Design Department at PERSOL Career, expressed her enthusiasm about participating in the event. As a representative of a company dedicated to women’s advancement, she shared, "I felt truly honored to speak about my career and the rewards of being a female manager. Hearing from various companies reinforced the understanding that every career pathway is unique and each individual's choices truly matter. Each story shared was a source of inspiration."

PERSOL Career actively supports women's advancement through several initiatives, including:

• - NanaMentor Program for Female Managers: This program aims to provide mentorship to aspiring female leaders, allowing them to select a mentor from among senior leaders for monthly one-on-one sessions over four months.
• - Welcome Back Program for Parental Leave: This initiative supports employees returning from maternity leave by offering temporary job opportunities during their leave period, alleviating anxieties about returning to work.

As of February 2025, 110 individuals have benefited from these programs since their inception in October 2022, underscoring the commitment PERSOL Career has to support women in the workplace.

Additionally, PERSOL Career organizes online forums where female managers interact with junior female staff, helping them understand the realities of career progression. Workshops aimed at discovering authentic leadership styles also empower women to reflect on their strengths and set clear career goals.

For further details on PERSOL Career's DEI initiatives, visit our corporate website section on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

About PERSOL Career

Founded to empower individuals to take ownership of their work, PERSOL Career Inc. offers various services including job placement and hiring support through platforms like ‘doda’ and ‘doda X’ for executive searches. In May 2022, we launched the ‘HiPro’ brand, aimed at maximizing professional talent utilization, including areas for freelancers and side jobs. Our overarching goal is to transform individual efforts into societal value, and we strive to address social challenges directly for a more joyful workforce.

For more information on our mission and values, please visit our website.